Classification of skills and goal setting Flashcards
(22 cards)
Define Ability
A stable, inherited trait that determines an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill
Define Skill
A learned behaviour stored in the long-term memory, that can be used in a variety of ways
Define Aesthetic
Seeing the beauty in a performance
Define Efficient
No waste of time or energy
Define Coordinated
Timing the movement of body parts and objects
Define Goal directed
Working towards an outcome
Define Fluent
Smooth, graceful, effortless performance
Define closed skill
A skill that isn’t affected by the environment. They are usually self-paced.
Give an example of a closed skill
A gymnast performing a floor routine
Define open skill
A skill that is affected by the environment and is usually externally paced
Give an example of an open skill
Saving a penalty in football
Define self-paced skill
A skill that is controlled by the performer.
Give an example of a self-paced skill
Javelin throw
Define externally-paced skill
A skill that is controlled by the environment
Give an example of an externally-paced skill
A penalty save in football
Define outcome goal
A type of goal based on the end result
Define performance goal
A type of goal based on modifying the technique
What are the three types of goal setting?
Outcome, performance and process
Define basic skills
Skills that do not include complicated movements and often form the foundation of more complex skills
Give an example of a basic skill
Jumping
Define complex skill
Skills that include complicated movements and require high levels of coordination and control
Give an example of a complex skill
Overhead kick in football
