Skill

Question 1

Characteristics of a skilled performance (ACE FACE)

Answer 1

-accurate
-consistent
-efficient
-fluent
-aesthetically pleasing
-controlled
-economical

Question 2

Skill continuum

Answer 2

Shows a range or extent to which a skill meets classification criteria

Question 3

What is an open skill

Answer 3

Affected by environment
Predominantly perceptual
Mostly external paced
(Pass in football/kick in rugby)

Question 4

What is a closed skill

Answer 4

Not affected by environment
Predominantly habitual (consistent)
Self paced (control over)
(Javelins/shotput)

Question 5

What is a gross skill

Answer 5

Large muscles groups
Associated with strength
Not much accuracy
(Rugby tackle/deadlift)

Question 6

What is a fine skill

Answer 6

Fine movement
Small muscles groups
Accurate
Good hand-eye coordination
(Darts/snooker)

Question 7

What is a self paced skill

Answer 7

Control over the rate of which skill is carried out
You initiate the movement
(Penalty)

Question 8

What is an externally paced skill

Answer 8

Performer has no control of the rate
Involves reaction by the performer
(Goalkeeper/batting)

Question 9

Characteristics of a skilled performance (ACE FACE)

Answer 9

-fluent
-consistent
-efficient
-controlled
-aesthetically pleasing
-accurate
-economical

Question 10

Definition of skill

Answer 10

Learned ability to bring about predetermined results with maximum certainty often with minimum outlay of time and energy

Question 11

What is a desecrate skill

Answer 11

Clear beginning and end
Single specific skill
(Pass/serve)

Question 12

What is a serial skill

Answer 12

Discrete elements put together to make a sequence
Order of elements are important
(Triple jump/dance routine)

Question 13

What is a continuous skill

Answer 13

No obvious beginning and end
End of one cycle is beginning of the next
Repeated skill
(Cycling/running)

Question 14

What is a high organisation skill

Answer 14

Skill isn’t broken down into parts
Best practiced as a whole
(Kick in football)

Question 15

What is a low organisation skill

Answer 15

Practiced separately then integrated into the whole skill
Can be learnt using part method
Sub routines are discrete
(Serve in tennis/swimming)

Question 16

What is a simple skill

Answer 16

Few decisions need to be made
(Forward roll)

Question 17

What is a highly complex skill

Answer 17

Large amount of thinking
Number of decisions need to be made
(Dribbling in football and hockey)

Question 18

Transfer of learning

Answer 18

Influence of one skill on the performance of another

Question 19

Positive transfer

Answer 19

Occurs when learning one task is enhanced by learning another task

Question 20

Example of positive transfer

Answer 20

Netball pass and basketball pass

Question 21

What is negative transfer

Answer 21

When the learning of a new task is Interfered with by the knowledge of a similar task

Question 22

Example of negative feedback

Answer 22

Tennis serve needs a firm wrist, but badminton needs a soft/flexible wrist

Question 23

What is zero transfer

Answer 23

No transfer at all may occur between skills

Question 24

Example of zero transfer

Answer 24

Swimming stoke and climbing

Question 25

What is bilateral transfer

Answer 25

The transfer which takes place from one side to another

Question 26

Example of bilateral transfer

Answer 26

Rugby passing (on right and left hand)

Question 27

How to promote positive transfer

Answer 27

-stop bad habits -realism -provide motivation -point out similarities and transfer possibilities

Question 28

Coaches need to realise

Answer 28

-the learners current stage of learning -the learning situation -the task or skill to be learned