Skill Characteristics Flashcards
(23 cards)
Skill
The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both
Open Skill
A skill performed in an unpredictable environment
Self-paced Skill
When the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill
Externally Paced Skill
When the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill
Discrete Skill
A skill that has a clear beginning and end
Serial Skill
A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more interested movement
Low Organised Skill
A skill that is easily broken into parts
High Organised Skill
A skill that is not easily broken into parts
Simple Skill
A skill that requires few decisions when being performed
Complex Skill
A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed
Transfer
The effect of the learning and performance of one skill on the learning and performance of another
Positive Transfer
When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another
Negative Transfer
When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another
Zero Transfer
When the learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another
Bilateral Transfer
When the learning of one skill is passed across the body from limb to limb
Whole Practice
Practising the skill in its entirety
Whole-part-whole Practice
Assessing the skill, identifying a weakness to practise, then putting the skill back together
Progressive Part Practice
Practising the first part of the skill then adding parts gradually
Sometimes called chaining
Chaining
Linking sub-routines, or parts of a task, together in order when practising
The first two parts are learned, then the third part is added; that part is learned and added to the first two, and so on
Masses Practice
No rest intervals
Distributed Practice
Rest intervals
Mental Practice
Going over the skill in the mind without movement
Varied Practice
Changing the practice type and the practice drills
