Classification of skills Flashcards
(10 cards)
what is a closed motor skill?
A closed motor skill is a movement performed in a stable, predictable environment where the performer controls the timing.
Closed = Controlled
what is an open motor skill?
An open motor skill is a movement performed in an unpredictable, changing environment, requiring the performer to adapt their actions in response to external factors.
Open = Opponents and change
what is a fine motor skill?
A fine motor skill is a movement that involves small muscle groups to perform precise and delicate actions, such as playing darts
Fine = Fingers
Fine = Fancy and focused
what is a gross motor skill?
A gross motor skill is a movement that involves large muscle groups and produces forceful or coordinated actions, such as running, jumping, or throwing.
Gross = Go big
what is a discrete motor skill?
A discrete skill is a movement that has a clear beginning and end, such as kicking a ball, throwing a dart, or performing a push-up.
🧠 Think:
Has a clear start and end
Like flicking a switch
what is a serial motor skill?
A serial skill is a movement that involves a sequence of discrete skills performed in a specific order, such as a gymnastics routine or a lay-up in basketball.
Serial Motor Skills =
“A chain of actions – one after another.”
🧠 Think:
Multiple discrete skills linked together
Like tying your shoes or a dance routine
what is a continuous motor skill
A continuous motor skill is a movement with no clear beginning or end, often repetitive and rhythmic, such as running, swimming, or cycling.
Continuous Motor Skills =
“No clear end – it just flows.”
🧠 Think:
Ongoing, repetitive
Start and stop points are hard to spot
what are fundamental movement skills?
Fundamental movement skills are basic movement patterns, such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching, that form the foundation for more complex skills in sports and physical activities.
Fundamental movement skills can be classified into 3 categories:
The three categories of fundamental movement skills are
locomotor skills (e.g., running, walking), Locomotor makes you go-go!
manipulative skills (e.g., throwing, catching), Manipulative = Moving and controlling objects with your hands or feet.
and stability skills (e.g., balancing, twisting). Stability = Balance and body control!
what are sport specific skills?
Sport-specific skills are movements and techniques that are tailored to a particular sport, built upon fundamental movement skills, such as a soccer dribble, tennis serve, or basketball jump shot.
Sport-specific means game-specific — what works in footy won’t work in cricket
