Sports Psychology - classification of skill

Question 1

define motor skill.

Answer 1

a learned movement response

Question 2

define skill.

Answer 2

learned patterns of movement acquired through training

Question 3

name the 5 characteristics of skilful movement

Answer 3

think FPACE
1) Fluency
2) Pre-determination
3) Aesthetics
4) Co-ordination
5) Efficient

Question 4

define efficient.

Answer 4

achieving maximum results with minimum wasted effort

Question 5

give 2 practical examples of efficiency in physical activity

Answer 5

1)a golfer wasting no energy when performing a drive
2) a top level butterfly swimmer not making any unnecessary splashing an kicking when racing

Question 6

define pre-determined.

Answer 6

decided upon in advance

Question 7

give a practical example of pre-determination in physical activity

Answer 7

a gymnasts routine is rehearsed before a competition

Question 8

define co-ordination.

Answer 8

the ability to move all body parts together seamlessly when performing the skill

Question 9

give a practical example of co-ordination in physical activity

Answer 9

a triple jumper’s hop, step and jump movements must be in the right place at the right time.

Question 10

define fluent.

Answer 10

using flowing and smooth movements

Question 11

give a practical example of fluency in physical activity

Answer 11

a high class trampolinist will perform a routine so that each move flows smoothly into the next.

Question 12

define aesthetic.

Answer 12

something that looks good and is visually appealing

Question 13

give a practical example of aesthetics in physical activity

Answer 13

figure skaters are judged upon the appearance of their actions