characteristics of skill

Question 1

what is the definition of a skill

Answer 1

the learned ability to bring about predetermined results with minimun=m outlay of time, energy or both

Question 2

what does ACE FACE stand for

Answer 2

Aesthetically pleasing
Consistent
Efficient
Fluent
Accurate
Controlled
Economical

Question 3

the use of continua

what is an open or closed skill

Answer 3

• open - performed in an unpredictable environment
• closed - performed in a predictable environment

Question 4

is a pass in rubgy an open or closed skill

Answer 4

open

Question 5

what is a gross or fine skill

Answer 5

• gross - uses large muscle groups
• fine - used smaller muscle groups

Question 6

is table tennis a gross or fine skill

Answer 6

fine

Question 7

what are self-paced and externally-paced skills

Answer 7

• self-paced - the performer controls the start and speed of the skill
• externally-paced - the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill

Question 8

is a penalty in football a self-paced or externally-paced skill

Answer 8

self-paced

Question 9

what is a dicrete, continuous and serial skill

Answer 9

• discrete - has a clear beginning and end
• continuous - no clear beginning or end and often the end of one sub-routine is the start of another
• serial contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement

Question 10

is a floor routine in gymnastics a discrete, continuous or serial skill

Answer 10

serial

Question 11

what is a high and low organised skill

Answer 11

• low organised - easily broken into parts
• high organised - not easily broken into parts

Question 12

is a swimming stroke a high or low organised skill

Answer 12

low organised

Question 13

what is a simple and complex skill

Answer 13

• simple - requires few decisions when being performed
• complex requires desion making using lots of info when performed

Question 14

is a hockey dribble a simple or complex skill

Answer 14

complex