Classification Of Abilities

Question 1

What are the characteristics of skill?

Answer 1

Learnt and developed
Goal directed
Follow a technical model

Question 2

What are the characteristics of ability?

Answer 2

Innate
Stable and enduring
Underpin skill

Question 3

What abilities help us to perform a handstand?

Answer 3

Balance
Dynamic strength
Flexibility
Co-ordination

Question 4

What are the 2 types of ability?

Answer 4

Gross motor abilities (physical)
Psychomotor abilities (perceptual)

Question 5

What are gross motor abilities?

Answer 5

Involve movement and are often linked to fitness

Question 6

What are psychomotor abilities?

Answer 6

involve processing information and putting the selected movement into practice

Question 7

Name the types of gross motor abilities

Answer 7

Dynamic strength- strength while moving
Static strength-plank
Explosive strength-exertion of force over a short period
Stamina- maintaining effort over a period
Extent flexibility- core- high dive
Dynamic flexibility- repeated flexibility
Gross body coordination- maintaining balance
Gross body equilibrium- organise the movement
Trunk strength- abdominal

Question 8

What are the psychomotor abilities? FARRRMMS

Answer 8

Multi-limb co-ordination: whole body movement
Response orientation- responding to stimulus
Reaction time- time it takes to respond
Speed of movement- how quick you respond
Finger dexterity- manipulating small objects
Manual dexterity- accurate hand and arm movement
Rate control- change speed and direction of skill
Aiming- golf, archery

Question 9

How can abilities be developed?

Answer 9

From an early age 
Exposed to a wide range of experiences
Opportunity to practice 
Receive expert teaching a coaching 
Access to facilities and equipment 
Support from family and friends 
Suitable role models to enhance abilities

Question 10

What is an ability?

Answer 10

A personal characteristic or trait, which contributes to proficiency in a number of skills