Characteristics of a Skill Flashcards
What is meant by the term, Skill?
The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with maximum uncertainty often with the minimum outlay of time or energy or both.
What is the acronym for the characteristics of a skill?
ACE FACE
What are the 7 characteristics of a skill?
Aesthetically Pleasing
Consistent
Efficient
Fluent
Accurate
Controlled
Economical
What does it mean if a skill is Aesthetically Pleasing?
The skill is appealing to watch from an external perspective
What does it mean if a skill is Consistent?
The skill has a high success rate every time it is performed.
What does it mean if a skill is Efficient?
The skill is performed with no unnecessary movements so minimal amounts of energy are wasted
What does it mean if a skill is Fluent?
The skill is smooth and flowing from one movement to another
What does it mean if a skill is Accurate?
The skill is performed with the correct technique and body movements
What does it mean if a skill is Controlled?
The skill is executed with all of the parts of the skill seamlessly linked together
What does it mean if a skill is Economical?
The skill is performed with minimal amounts of energy wasted
