3.1.2.1 Skill, Skill Continuums And Transfer Of Skills Flashcards
name the 7 characteristics of skill
Fluent
Aesthetically pleasing
Technical model
Consistent
Learned
Efficient
Goal directed
Define a skill
A learned action with the intention of bringing about pre-determined results, with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy
Define an open skill
A skill which is performed in a certain way to deal with a changing or unstable environment eg to outwit an opponent
Define a closed skill
A skill which is not affected by the environment or performers within it. It tends to be done the same way each time
Define an externally paced skill
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
Define a self paced skill
The skill is started when the performer decides to start it. The speed, rate or pace of the skill is controlled by the performer
Define a simple skill
Skills where the performer doesn’t have to process much information or make any decisions
Define a complex skill
A skill that requires greater decision making and more information processing
Define the high-low organisation skill continuum
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
Define a high organisation skill
A skill that is harder to break down into subroutines
Define a low organisation skill
A skill that is relatively easy to break down into subroutines
Define a gross skill
A skill that requires large muscle movements performed by larger muscle groups that are not very precise
Give an example of a gross skill
A tackle in rugby used hamstrings and quadriceps
Define a fine skill
A skill that involves precise movements hsing small muscle groups performed in great detail.
Involves a lot of hand eye coordination
Give an example of a fine skill
A snooker shot
Define a discrete skill
A skill that has a clear beginning and end
Define a continuous skill
A skill that has no clear beginning or end
Define a serial skill
A skill that is made up of a number of discrete skills
Define a positive transfer
When the learning of one skill has a beneficial effect on the learning of another skill
Define negative transfer
When the learning of one skill is hindered by another skill
Define zero transfer
When the learning of one skill does not affect the learning of another skill due to the differences in skill
Define bilateral transfer
When the learning of a skill performed with one limb can be transferred to another limb
