Chapter 2.1 (Skill Characteristics) Flashcards
Define Skill
The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both
Define Open Skill
A skill is performed in an unpredictable environment
Name the characteristics of skill (ACE FACE)
Aesthetically pleasing Consistent Efficient Fluent Accurate Controlled Economical
Define Closed Skill
A skill performs in a predictable environment
Define Gross Skill
A skill that uses large muscle groups
Define Fine Skill
A skill that uses smaller muscle groups
Define Self-paced Skill
When the performer controls the start and speed of the skill
Define Externally Paced Skill
When the performer has no control over the start and speed of the skill
Define Discrete Skill
A skill that has no clear beginning and end
Define Serial Skill
A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement
Define Low Organised Skill
A skill that is easily broken into parts
Define High Organised Skill
A skill that is not easily broken into parts
Define Simple Skill
A skill that requires few decisions when being performed
Define Complex Skill
A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed
Define Transfer
The effect of learning and performance of one skill on the learning and performance of another
Define Positive Transfer
When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another
Define Negative Transfer
When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another
Define Zero Transfer
When the learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another
Define Bilateral Transfer
When the learning of one skill is passed across the body from limb to limb
Define Whole Practice
Practising the skill in its entirety
Define Whole-Part-Whole Practice
Assessing the skill, identifying a weakness to practise, then putting the skill back together
Define Progressive Part Practice
Practising the first part of the skill, then adding parts gradually. Sometimes called chaining
Define Chaining
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
Define Massed Practice
No rest intervals
Define Distributed Practice
Rest intervals
Define Mental Practice
Going over the skill in the mind without movement
Define Varied Practice
Changing the practice type and the practice drills
