Skill Acq- Skill continuums and transfer definitions Flashcards
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Define Discrete skills
They have a clear beginning and end
Define Gross skills
Large, explosive movements that use large muscle groups
Define Serial skills
Several discrete skills linked together
Define Continuous skills
They have no clear beginning or end
Define Fine skills
Small, precise movements that use small muscle groups
Define High organisation skills
Skills that are difficult to break down into sub routines
Define Low organisation skills
Skills that are easily broken down into sub routines
Define Open skills
Performed in unstable, changing environments
Define Closed skills
Performed in stable, unchanging environments
Define Externally paced skills
The start and speed of a skill is dictated by external factors
Define Self paced skills
The performer decides when they start the movement and how fast they perform
Define Simple skills
Skills that require few decisions and little information processing
Define Complex skills
Skills that require lots of decision making and information processing
Define Skill
The learned ability to bring about a predetermined result
Define Positive transfer
When the learning of one skill enhances the learning of another
Define Negative transfer
When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another
Define Bilateral transfer
When the learning of a skill using a limb can be transferred across the body to the other limb
Define Zero transfer
When the learning of one skill has no effect on the learning of another
Define Consistent
Skill is performed repeatedly with few mistakes
Define Aesthetically pleasing
The skill looks good, performed with grace and elegance where movements are smooth and controlled
Define Goal directed
The skill has an aim/ pre-determined result
Define Learned
You are not born able to perform skills, they need to be practiced and perfected over time
Define Adaptable
The environment is constantly changing in games and so movements have to be continually adapted
Define Fluent
The skill involves good technique where movement is coordinated and smooth
