Classification of skills Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is skill?
The learned ability to bring about pre-determined results with maximum certainty and efficiency. (Often with the minimium outlay of time or energy or both).
What is an open skill?
A skill performed in an unpredictable environment.
What is an example of an open skill?
Passing a ball during a football match.
What is a closed skill?
A skill performed in a predictable environment.
What is an example of a closed skill?
A dive in swimming.
What is a gross skill?
A skill that uses large muscle groups which is not very precise.
What is an example of gross skill?
A tackle in rugby.
What is a fine skill?
A skill that uses smaller muscle groups which involve
high levels of hand-eye coordination.
What is an example of a fine skill?
A snooker shot.
What is a simple skill?
A skill that requires few decisions when being performed.
What is an example of a simple skill?
Running.
What is a complex skill?
A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed.
What is an example of a complex skill?
Gymnastic routine.
What is a discrete skill?
A skill that has a clear beginning and end.
What is an example of a discrete skill?
A penalty shot in football.
What is a serial skill?
A group of discrete skills strung together to make a more complex movement.
What is an example of a serial skill?
Gymnastic floor routine.
What is a continuous skill?
Do not have a clear start or finish and could be continued indefinitely.
What is an example of a continuous skill?
Running.
What is an externally paced skill?
When the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill.
What is an example of an externally paced skill?
Goalkeeping in football.
What is a self-paced skill?
The performer controls the rate at which the skill is performed.
What is an example of self-paced skills?
Discus throw.
What is a low organisation skill?
A skill that is easily broken into parts
