Chapter 1 - Movement skills Flashcards
1
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What is an open skill?
A
- Performed at a fast pace
- Constantly changing
Sport example: Netball
2
Q
What is a closed skill
A
- Performed at a predictable, self paced environment
- Sporting example: A golf swing
3
Q
What is a fine skill?
A
- Delicate, precise movements that engage the use of small muscles
- Example: Typing on a keyboard (fine touch)
- Sporting example: Shooting in archery (force touch)
4
Q
What is a gross skill?
A
- Movements involving the use of large muscle groups
- Sporting example: Spin bowling - requires precise manipulation of the ball by spinning fingers
5
Q
What is a discrete skill?
A
- Brief duration
- Has a distinct beginning and end
- Ex. Kicking a ball
6
Q
What is a continuous skill?
A
- Has no distinct beginning or end
- Occurs for serval minutes
- Sporting example: Swimming or running
7
Q
What is a serial skill?
A
- Group of skills strung together to create a more complicated movement
- Sporting example: Jumping to catch the ball and throwing it to a teammate
8
Q
What are individual constraints?
- Structural
- Functional
A
- Are those that are internal to the performer
- These include body structure, fitness, psychological factors and genetics
9
Q
What are structural constraints?
A
- Constraints that relate to the body structure of an individual
- Body size, growth patterns
10
Q
What are functional constraints?
A
- Relate to behaviours
- Attention, anxiety
11
Q
What are environmental constraints?
A
- Are those that are external to an individual
- Weather, sociocultural constraints + gravity
12
Q
What are task related constraints?
A
- Are the rules of the game, equipment used and the speed and accuracy required
13
Q
What is an enabler?
A
Something that has a positive effect on one’s movement skills
14
Q
What is a barrier?
A
Something that has a negative affect on one’s movement skills
15
Q
What does qualitative analysis do?
A
Provides coaches and sport scientists with a structured approach to the analysis and improvement of movement
