Classification of Movement Skills

Question 1

• Open skill

Answer 1

Unpredictable environment, consistently changing, many variables, speed/pace is increased

Question 2

Closed skill

Answer 2

Predictable environment, internally paced and very few variables

Question 3

Fine motor skill

Answer 3

Movements that are completed using the smaller muscle groups of the body e.g. playing darts

Question 4

Gross motor skill

Answer 4

Movements that are completed using the larger muscle groups in the body e.g. kicking a footy

Question 5

Discrete skill

Answer 5

Movement that has a clear start and end point

Question 6

Continuous skill

Answer 6

Movement that doesn’t have a distinct starting and ending point e.g. running for exercise

Question 7

Seral skill

Answer 7

Discrete skills sprung together that make a new and complex movement i.e. gymnastics routine