characteristics and classification of skills Flashcards
motor skill =
a learned movement response
what are the characteristics of a skilled performer?
F- fluency A- aesthetic C- coordinated E- efficiency P- predetermined
fluency =
flowing and smooth movements
aesthetic =
looks good
correct technique
seeing the beauty in a skilful performance
co-ordinated =
moving more than one limb at a time exactly where and when you want it to be
efficiency =
no wasted energy
movement seems effortless
pre-determined =
knows what they want to do/ achieve before the start
environmental continuum =
open and closed
What is an open skill?
skills that you do NOT have control of
What is a closed skill?
skills you ARE in charge/ have control of
open skills consist of…..
environment constantly changing
anything in a GAME situation
movements are externally paced
movements have to be adapted
closed skills consist of…..
skills having a clear beginning an end
follow set patterns
self paced
stable and predictable environment
difficulty continuum =
simple and complex
simple skills consist of…..
walking straight forwards catching very little judgement little decisions to make little concentration
complex skills consist of…..
complicated greater judgements to make scrum in rugby greater decisions to make requires high attention span
