💎 2.1 Skill Characteristics & Their Impact on Transfer & Practice: Characteristics of Skill Flashcards
What is the definition of a skill
a learned ability to bring about pre determined results with the minimum outlay of time energy or both
Who created the definition of skill
Sports psychologist Barbara Knapp (1963)
7 characteristics of a skill and acronym to remember
ACE FACE
Aesthetically pleasing
Consistent
Efficient
Fluent
Accurate
Controlled
Economical
How is an open or closed skill categorised
The environmental influence
High = open
Low = closed
Open skill
A skill performed in an unpredictable environment
What is a closed skill
A skill performed in a predictable environment
Example of an open and closed skill
Open = rugby tackle
Closed = set shot basketball
How is a gross or fine skill categorised
The extent of muscles used
What is a gross skill
A skill that uses large muscle groups
What is a fine skills
A skill that uses smaller muscle groups
How are self paced and externally paced skills categorised
Control and rate of execution
What is a self paced skill
When the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill
What is an externally paced skill
When the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the slill
Example of externally paced skills and self paced skill
Self paced = penalty in football
Externally paced = in a regatta the sailor must react to the speed of wind and flow of current when performing a manoeuvre. And has to start race at the sound of the horn
How is a discrete, continuous and serial skill categorised
The continuity of the skill
What is a discrete skill
A skill that has a clear beginning and ending
What is a serial skill
A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement
Example of a discrete skill
Tennis serve, a fast action where the player either stops and repeats if it goes out. Or if it goes in then change position to receive the next shot
What is an example of a continuous skill
Cycling, the actions of pedalling are repeated continuously until the task is completed
What is a continuous skill
a skill that has no clear beginning and end
Example of serial skill
Gymnastics, dance or trampoline routines
How are high organisation and low organisation skills categorised
How easily they can be broken down into parts, sub routines
What is a low organisation skill
A skill that is easily broken down into its subroutines
Examples of a low organisation skill
A swimming stroke because the arm action, leg action and body positioning can easily be identified and practised separately
