Skill, Skill Continuums And Transfer Of Skills

Question 1

Tell me the different characteristics of a skill

Answer 1

Aesthetically pleasing
Consistent
Efficient
Fluent
Learned
Accurate
Goal directed

Question 2

Explain what aesthetically pleasing means

Answer 2

The skill is good to watch

Question 3

Explain consistent as a characteristic of a skill

Answer 3

The skill repeatedly has a high success rate

Question 4

Explain efficient as a characteristic of a skill

Answer 4

The skill is produced with the least amount of energy

Question 5

Explain fluent as a characteristic of a skill

Answer 5

The skill is performed smoothly

Question 6

Explain learned as a characteristic of a skill

Answer 6

The skill has been developed through practice

Question 7

Explain accurate as a characteristic of a skill

Answer 7

The skill is precise

Question 8

Explain goal directed as a characteristic of a skill

Answer 8

The skill is performed with a clear goal in mind

Question 9

What is an open skill

Answer 9

The sporting environment changes while the skill is being performed

Question 10

What is a closed skill

Answer 10

When the sporting conditions are stable

Question 11

Give an example of an open skill

Answer 11

A chest pass in netball because all the players are constantly moving around the pitch

Question 12

Give an example of a closed skill

Answer 12

Performing a backward role in gymnastics, the environment is not changing

Question 13

Explain what a gross skill is

Answer 13

A gross skill is when large muscle groups are used to perform the skill

Question 14

Explain what a fine skill is

Answer 14

Small muscle groups are used to perform the skill, needs precision

Question 15

Give an example of a gross skill

Answer 15

A sprint start out of the blocks as you use your quadriceps to drive out

Question 16

Give an example of a fine skill

Answer 16

A pistol shot being fired as it is uses the muscles of the hand to stabilise the gun for accuracy

Question 17

Explain what self paced skill is

Answer 17

The performer is in control of the speed and timing of the skill

Question 18

Explain what an externally paced skill is

Answer 18

The performer must adapt as they have no control over the speed and timing of the skill

Question 19

Give an example of a self paced skill

Answer 19

A hammer throw

Question 20

Give an example of an externally paced skill

Answer 20

When receiving a hockey pass from a team mate, you have no control over the speed of the incoming pass

Question 21

Explain what a highly organised skill is

Answer 21

The skill is difficult to break down into subroutines

Question 22

Explain what low organisation is

Answer 22

The skill can easily be broken down into subroutines

Question 23

Give an example of a highly organised skill

Answer 23

A sprint start is highly organised

Question 24

Give an example of a low organisation skill

Answer 24

Back crawl, you can practice the arm and leg movements individually

Question 25

Explain what a simple skill is

Answer 25

Limited decision making is required

Question 26

Explain what a complex skill is

Answer 26

A lot of decision making is required

Question 27

Give an example of a simple skill

Answer 27

A forward roll, little information to process

Question 28

Give an example of a complex skill

Answer 28

A centre in netball who has the ball and takes into account the defenders positions before making a pass

Question 29

Explain what a discrete skill is

Answer 29

The skill has a clear end and beginning

Question 30

Explain what a serial skill is

Answer 30

A number of discrete skills which are performed together creating a skill

Question 31

Explain what a continuous skill is

Answer 31

The skill that has no clear end or beginning

Question 32

Give an example of a discrete skill

Answer 32

À pirouette

Question 33

Give an example of a serial skill

Answer 33

Run up, hop, jump and landing in a triple jump

Question 34

Give an example of a continuous skill

Answer 34

Cycling and swimming due to there cyclical nature

Question 35

What are the 4 types of transfer of learning

Answer 35

Positive Negative Zero Bilateral

Question 36

Explain what a positive transfer of learning is

Answer 36

Learning a skill facilitates the learning of another skill

Question 37

Explain what negative transfer is

Answer 37

The learning of one skill inhibits the learning of another skill

Question 38

Explain what a zero transfer is

Answer 38

The learning of one skill has no effect in the learning of another skill due to no similarities in the skill

Question 39

Explain what a bilateral skill is

Answer 39

Learning and performing a skill on one side of the body is transferred to the other side of the body

Question 40

Give an example of a positive transfer

Answer 40

Learning how to throw over arm helps when learning to serve in volleyball

Question 41

Give an example of negative transfer

Answer 41

Learning the forehand drive in tennis hinders the forehand clear in badminton

Question 42

Give an example of zero transfer

Answer 42

Learning how to tackle in rugby has no effect on a tumble turn

Question 43

Give an example of bilateral transfer

Answer 43

Learning how to perform a snooker shot in one hand and it can be transferred to the other hand

Question 44

How can a coach help to develop positive transfer

Answer 44

Ensure the player has overlearned the first skill before introducing the second skill Make the practice situation as close as it can be to the game situations Give praise and positive reinforcement when positive transfer takes place Avoid teaching skill close together that might appear the same but have slight differences as this will encourage negative transfer