Chapter 1: Exploring motor skill Flashcards
motor skill
an activity that requires voluntary muscular movement to achieve a goal or task.
continuum
a continuous sequence of progression from one extreme to another.
gross motor skill
movement requiring the large muscles of the body.
fine motor skill
movement requiring the small muscles of the body.
closed motor skill
movement performed in a highly predictable, stationary environment.
open motor skill
a movement performed in a highly unpredictable, moving environment.
discrete motor skill
a movement with clearly defined beginning and end points.
continuous motor skill
a movement with no clear beginning and end points.
serial motor skill
a movement involving a series of discrete movements with clearly defined beginning and end points.
motor learning
the process and study of how we learn (or acquire) motor skills.
motor development
the change in the performance of a motor skill as a result of maturation or physiological training.
performance
the act of executing a motor skill
learning
a relatively permanent change in performance as a result of practice and experience.
movement strategy
an approach that helps an individual or team successfully achieve a movement outcome or goal.
fundamental movement skill
a basic skill upon which movement sequences and strategies are created.
