3.2.1.1 Classification of skills

Question 1

Skill definiton

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Ability definition

Answer 2

Inherited, stable traits that determine an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill

Question 3

Closed skills means

Answer 3

Skills that arent affected by the environment

Question 4

Open skills means

Answer 4

Skills affected by the environment

Question 5

Self-paced skills means

Answer 5

Skills that are initiated and controlled by the performer

Question 6

Externally-paced skills means

Answer 6

Skills that arent initiated by the performer

Question 7

Basic skills means

Answer 7

Skills that require low levels of coordination and concentration

Question 8

Complex skills means

Answer 8

Complicated movements that require high levels of coordination and concentration

Question 9

Gross skills means

Answer 9

Skills that involve large movements by large muscle groups and arent very precise

Question 10

Fine skills means

Answer 10

Skills that involve precise movements that use small muscle groups

Question 11

Performance goals are

Answer 11

Goals that are focused on personal performance and not compared to others

Question 12

Outcome goals are

Answer 12

Goals that are based on the result