5.1 The characteristics and Classification of Skill

Question 1

Define the term skill.

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Answer 1

Skill- the consistent production of goal-oriented movements, which are learned and specific to the task (McMorris 2004).
* goal-oriented, skill will achieve an end result
* the better you perform the skill the more certain you are of achieving the goal
* minimum outlay of energy to meet performance goal
* practice & experience

Question 2

Describe the different types of skill.

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Answer 2

Motor skills- Emphasis on learned movement without much thinking required.
* Weight lifting

Cognitive skills- Requires a lot of thinking. Knowledge of the game & decision making also required. The ability to solve problems and make correct decisions
* creating space in basketball

Perceptual skills- Using your senses to assess a situation and help you make decisions.
Sense things and interpret them
Vision, hearing, touch etc.
* sight & depth perception in rock-climbing

Perceptual-Motor skills- Thinking, Interpretation of environmental stimuli, motor response to this sensory info
* Interpreting opponent’s line & changing direction or sidestepping in rugby is an example

Question 3

List the different approaches to classifying motor skills.

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Answer 3

1. gross–fine
2. open–closed
3. discrete–serial–continuous
4. external–internal paced skills
5. interaction continuum (individual– coactive–interactive)

Question 4

Outline the gross-fine approach to classifying motor skills.

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Answer 4

Question 5

Outline the open-closed approach to classifying motor skills.

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Answer 5

Question 6

Outline the discrete–serial–continuous approach to classifying motor skills.

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Answer 6

Question 7

Outline the external–internal paced skills approach to classifying motor skills.

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Answer 7

Question 8

Outline the interaction continuum (individual– coactive–interactive) approach to classifying motor skills.

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Answer 8

Question 9

Compare skill profiles for contrasting sports.

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Answer 9

Question 10

Outline ability.

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Answer 10

Question 11

Distinguish between Fleishman’s physical proficiency abilities (physical factors)
and perceptual motor abilities (psychomotor factors).

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Answer 11

Question 12

Distinguish between Fleishman’s physical proficiency abilities (physical factors) and perceptual motor abilities (psychomotor factors) in different sports

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Answer 12

Question 13

Define the term technique.

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Answer 13

Technique- “way of doing”. In the performance of a specific sports skill it is defined as the “way in which that sports skill is performed”.

Question 14

State the relationship between ability, skill, and technique.

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Answer 14

Skill = ability + selection of an appropriate technique.

Question 15

Discuss the differences between a skilled and a novice performer.

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Answer 15