2.1 Classification of skills Flashcards
A skill can be classed as either open or…
Closed
A skill can be classed as either closed or …
open
What is meant by an open skill?
Skills performed in a unpredictable environment where the performer has to react and adjust due to the changing nature of a situation.
What is meant by a closed skill?
A skill performed in a predictable environment
Give an example of a closed skill in athletics
Start of a 100 m race
Give an example of an open skill in Table tennis
A forehand shot
Give an example of a closed skill in basketball
A free throw
Give an example of an open skill in basketball
Dribbling the ball up the court
A skill can either be basic or…
complex
A skill can either be complex or…
basic
What is meant by a basic skill?
A simple skill requiring little concentration to execute
What is meant by a complex skill?
A skill requiring a lot of attention/concentration
What could be a determining factor on whether a skill is simple of complex?
The ability of the player
Give an example of a basic skill in volleyball
A dig
Give an example of a complex skill in volleyball
Blocking the ball at the net
Give an example of a basic skill in hockey
Push passing the ball
Give an example of a complex skill in hockey
Lifting the ball over a defenders stick whilst dribbling
Give an example of a basic skill in skiing
A parallel turn
Give an example of a complex skill in skiing
A 360 degree turn in the air off a jump
A skill can either be high organisation or …
low organisation
A skill can either be low organisation or …
high organisation
What is meant by a low organisation skill?
A basic skill that can be broken down easily into different phases so each part can be practiced seperately
What is meant by a high organisation skill?
A skill that cannot be broken down easily and practised separately because the phases of the skill are closely linked
Give an example of a low organisation skill in Netball
Taking a shot
Give an example of a high organisation skill in Netball
A running pass
Give an example of a high organisation skill in trampolining
Front tucked somersault
Give an example of a low organisation skill in trampolining
Swivel hips
Give an example of a low organisation skill in swimming
Front crawl
Give an example of a high organisation skill in swimming
A tumble turn (turning at the end of the pool)
What is a massed practice?
A practice that occurs without rest between trials
What is a distributed practice?
A practice where there are intervals between skill practice in a training session for rest or mental rehearsal
What is a fixed practice?
Repeatedly practising a whole skill within a training session
What is a variable practice?
A training session that includes frequent changes of task so that the skill can be repeated in different situations
Who is a massed practice most suitable for?
Experience performers or adults
Who is a distributed practice most suitable for?
Beginners, younger people
Who is a fixed practice most suitable for?
Experienced performers or adults
Who is a variable practice most suitable for?
Beginners, younger people
Why is a massed practice not suitable for trampolining?
The skills can be dangerous if the person becomes tired therefore they need regular breaks
