C1 Lesson 1

Question 1

a learned ability to cause a predetermined
movement outcome with maximum certainty

Answer 1

MOTOR SKILL

Question 2

a complex ability that is divided into different
classifications based on purpose, execution,
effort applied, and situation.

Answer 2

MOTOR SKILL

Question 3

the relatively permanent change in the ability
to perform a skill as a result of practice or
experience.

Answer 3

MOTOR LEARNING

Question 4

Different Types Of Motor Skills

Answer 4

• Gross and Fine Continuum
• Open and Close Continuum
• External and Internal Paced Continuum
• Discrete, Serial, and Continuos Continuum
• Individual, Coactive and Interactive Skills
• Simple and Complex Skills
• Low and High Organization
• Variable and Fixed Practice

Question 5

concerned with the precision of movement

Answer 5

THE GROSS AND FINE CONTINUUM

Question 6

the abilities usually acquired during childhood
as part of a child’s motor learning, and by the
time they reach two years of age, almost all
children can stand up, walk and run, walk
upstairs, etc.

Answer 6

GROSS SKILLS

Question 7

involve intricate, precise movements using
small muscle groups and generally involve
high hand-eye coordination levels.

Answer 7

FINE SKILL

Question 8

concerned with the effects of the environment
on skills.

Answer 8

THE OPEN AND CLOSED CONTINUUM

Question 9

The environment is continually changing, so
movements have to be often adapted

Answer 9

OPEN SKILLS

Question 10

These skills occur in a stable, predictable
environment, and the performer knows what to
do and when.
Skills are not affected by the environment,

Answer 10

CLOSED SKILLS

Question 11

concerned with movements’ timing (often used
with the open-closed continuum)

Answer 11

The External and Internal Paced Continuum

Question 12

the performer controls the rate at which the
skill is executed.
These skills are usually closed skills. i.e.,
javelin throw, discus.

Answer 12

INTERNALLY PACED OR SELF-PACED SKILLS

Question 13

the environment, which may include opponents, controls the rate of performing the
skill.

Answer 13

Externally paced skill

Question 14

concerned with how well-defined the beginning
and end of the skill are - discrete, serial, and
continuous skills

Answer 14

The Discrete, Serial, and Continuous Continuum

Question 15

are brief, well-defined actions with a clear beginning and end. - They are single, specific skills that make up the actions involved in various sports such as hitting and throwing

Answer 15

Discrete skills

Question 16

are a group of discrete skills to make a new and complex movement. i.e., the sequence of skills for the triple jump.

Answer 16

Serial Skills

Question 17

have no obvious beginning or end.

Answer 17

Continuous skills

Question 18

those performed in isolation. e.g., high jump.

Answer 18

Individual skills

Question 19

those performed at the same time as others but without confrontation. e.g., swimming.

Answer 19

Coactive skills

Question 20

are those performed where other performers are directly involved. e.g., rugby, and netball

Answer 20

Interactive skills

Question 21

is a straightforward one, that requires little concentration and cognitive ab

Answer 21

simple skill

Question 22

involves a large attention span because they are complicated and repeatedly practiced to make it easier to perform in
competition.

Answer 22

complex skill

Question 23

is easy and uncomplicated like riding a bike.

Answer 23

Low organization skill

Question 24

a complex number of phases involved which cannot be broken down and practiced separately, as they are linked
closely together.

Answer 24

High organization skill

Question 25

A major factor influencing the development of a skill is the practice of which there are two
main types:

Answer 25

Variable and Fixed Practice

Question 25

an ability from one’s knowledge to do something well depending on their capabilities most especially in accomplishing their goals

Answer 25

Skill

Question 26

practicing a skill in various contexts and experiencing the full range of situations in
which the technique or tactic might be used in
competition

Answer 26

Variable

Question 27

specific movement is practiced repeatedly, often referred to as a drill.
- This type of practice is ideal for skills that are
always performed in the same way

Answer 27

Fixed

Question 28

the skill is practiced until learned without taking a break.

Answer 28

Massed

Question 29

practice is interspersed with breaks that can either be rest or another skills

Answer 29

Distributed

Question 30

genetically predetermined characteristic that affects movement performance.

Answer 30

Motor Ability

Question 31

defined as goal-directed, learned behaviors accomplished primarily through the contribution of the muscular-skeletal

Answer 31

Motor skills