Classification of Skills

Question 1

What is an open skill and give an example of one?

Answer 1

Open skills are affected by their surrounding environment.
Eg: Hockey dribble

Question 2

What is an closed skill and give an example of one?

Answer 2

Closed skills are not affected by their surrounding environment.
Eg: Gymnastic Vault

Question 3

What is a basic skill and give an example of one?

Answer 3

Are simple to perform and require little thought.
Eg: Running

Question 4

What is a complex skill and give an example of one?

Answer 4

Difficult to perform and require thought and concentration.
Eg: Overhead Kick in Football

Question 5

What is a self-paced skill and give an example of one?

Answer 5

Skill is started when the performer decides to.
Eg: Tennis Serve

Question 6

What is an externally paced skill and give an example of one?

Answer 6

The skill is started by an external factor.
Eg: Penalty Save

Question 7

What is a gross skill and give an example of one?

Answer 7

Skill which involves big, strong or powerful movements.
Eg: Rugby Tackle

Question 8

What is a fine skill and give an example of one?

Answer 8

Skills are small and precise with high levels of accuracy.
Eg: Golf Putting