skill acquisition Flashcards
(25 cards)
skills are.. learned
helps produce a skillful movement
skills are..consistent
to perform at a high level
skills are.. goal directed
practice with an aim in mind
skills are..aesthetic
they look good
skills are..controlled
the performer is in change, controlling the rate and timing
skills are..efficient and smooth
seems to flow
what are the two parts of learning a skill?
- cognitive part (thinking)
- motor part (performing)
what is the cognitive part?
it requires thought before action
what is the motor part?
requires controls and efficient movement
what is the continuum for difficulty?
complex – simple
what is a complex skill?
it is a skill that involves a high level of decision making and has a large cognitive or thinking element
e.g basketball layup
what is a simple skill?
simple skills have a limited amount of information to process. The skill has a smaller cognitive element
e.g handstand
what is the continuum for environmental influence?
open - closed
what is an open skill?
an open skill is one that is affected by the sporting environment. The performer has to make decisions based on environment
e.g free kick
what is a closed skill?
a closed skill involves less decision making because it has a predictable environment
e.g golf
what is the continuum for pacing?
self paced - externally paced
what is a self paced skill?
it is at the control of the performer. The rate of execution is decided before execution
e.g penalty
what is an externally paced skill?
this is controlled by factors out of the control of the performer, who may have to react to external conditions
e.g rugby player in a game
what is the continuum for muscular involvement?
fine - gross
what is a fine movement?
a fine skill has small, delicate muscle movements
e.g archery
what is a gross movement?
uses a large muscle group for movement
e.g serve in tennis
what is the continuum for continuity?
discrete-serial-continuous
what is a discrete skill?
it has a short time span and a clear beginning and end
e.g javelin
what is a serial skill?
has several discrete elements which are put together
e.g triple jump
