3.1.2.1 Skill, Skill Continuums And Transfer Of Skills

Question 1

name the 7 characteristics of skill

Answer 1

Fluent
Aesthetically pleasing
Technical model
Consistent
Learned
Efficient
Goal directed

Question 2

Define a skill

Answer 2

A learned action with the intention of bringing about pre-determined results, with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy

Question 3

Define an open skill

Answer 3

A skill which is performed in a certain way to deal with a changing or unstable environment eg to outwit an opponent

Question 4

Define a closed skill

Answer 4

A skill which is not affected by the environment or performers within it. It tends to be done the same way each time

Question 5

Define an externally paced skill

Answer 5

A skill that is started because of an external factor. The speed and pace of the skill are controlled by external factors eg an opponent

Question 6

Define a self paced skill

Answer 6

The skill is started when the performer decides to start it. The speed, rate or pace of the skill is controlled by the performer

Question 7

Define a simple skill

Answer 7

Skills where the performer doesn’t have to process much information or make any decisions

Question 8

Define a complex skill

Answer 8

A skill that requires greater decision making and more information processing

Question 9

Define the high-low organisation skill continuum

Answer 9

Refers to how easily a skill can be broken down.
Low organisation skills can be easily broken down into subroutines.
High organisation skills cannot be easily be broken down into subroutines

Question 10

Define a high organisation skill

Answer 10

A skill that is harder to break down into subroutines

Question 11

Define a low organisation skill

Answer 11

A skill that is relatively easy to break down into subroutines

Question 12

Define a gross skill

Answer 12

A skill that requires large muscle movements performed by larger muscle groups that are not very precise

Question 13

Give an example of a gross skill

Answer 13

A tackle in rugby used hamstrings and quadriceps

Question 14

Define a fine skill

Answer 14

A skill that involves precise movements hsing small muscle groups performed in great detail.
Involves a lot of hand eye coordination

Question 15

Give an example of a fine skill

Answer 15

A snooker shot

Question 16

Define a discrete skill

Answer 16

A skill that has a clear beginning and end

Question 17

Define a continuous skill

Answer 17

A skill that has no clear beginning or end

Question 18

Define a serial skill

Answer 18

A skill that is made up of a number of discrete skills

Question 19

Define a positive transfer

Answer 19

When the learning of one skill has a beneficial effect on the learning of another skill

Question 20

Define negative transfer

Answer 20

When the learning of one skill is hindered by another skill

Question 21

Define zero transfer

Answer 21

When the learning of one skill does not affect the learning of another skill due to the differences in skill

Question 22

Define bilateral transfer

Answer 22

When the learning of a skill performed with one limb can be transferred to another limb