Chapter 2.1 (Skill Characteristics)

Question 1

Define Skill

Answer 1

The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both

Question 2

Define Open Skill

Answer 2

A skill is performed in an unpredictable environment

Question 3

Name the characteristics of skill (ACE FACE)

Answer 3

Aesthetically pleasing 
Consistent 
Efficient 
Fluent 
Accurate 
Controlled 
Economical

Question 4

Define Closed Skill

Answer 4

A skill performs in a predictable environment

Question 5

Define Gross Skill

Answer 5

A skill that uses large muscle groups

Question 6

Define Fine Skill

Answer 6

A skill that uses smaller muscle groups

Question 7

Define Self-paced Skill

Answer 7

When the performer controls the start and speed of the skill

Question 8

Define Externally Paced Skill

Answer 8

When the performer has no control over the start and speed of the skill

Question 9

Define Discrete Skill

Answer 9

A skill that has no clear beginning and end

Question 10

Define Serial Skill

Answer 10

A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement

Question 11

Define Low Organised Skill

Answer 11

A skill that is easily broken into parts

Question 12

Define High Organised Skill

Answer 12

A skill that is not easily broken into parts

Question 13

Define Simple Skill

Answer 13

A skill that requires few decisions when being performed

Question 14

Define Complex Skill

Answer 14

A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed

Question 15

Define Transfer

Answer 15

The effect of learning and performance of one skill on the learning and performance of another

Question 16

Define Positive Transfer

Answer 16

When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another

Question 17

Define Negative Transfer

Answer 17

When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another

Question 18

Define Zero Transfer

Answer 18

When the learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another

Question 19

Define Bilateral Transfer

Answer 19

When the learning of one skill is passed across the body from limb to limb

Question 20

Define Whole Practice

Answer 20

Practising the skill in its entirety

Question 21

Define Whole-Part-Whole Practice

Answer 21

Assessing the skill, identifying a weakness to practise, then putting the skill back together

Question 22

Define Progressive Part Practice

Answer 22

Practising the first part of the skill, then adding parts gradually. Sometimes called chaining

Question 23

Define Chaining

Answer 23

Linking the sub-routines,orparts of a task, together in order when practising. The first two parts are learned, the the third part is added; that part is learned and added to the first two, and so on

Question 24

Define Massed Practice

Answer 24

No rest intervals

Question 25

Define Distributed Practice

Answer 25

Rest intervals

Question 26

Define Mental Practice

Answer 26

Going over the skill in the mind without movement

Question 27

Define Varied Practice

Answer 27

Changing the practice type and the practice drills