classification of skill

Question 1

skill

Answer 1

a LEARNT ABILITY to bring about pre-determined results with MAXIMUM CERTAINTY with the minimum outlay of time or energy or both.

Question 2

ability

Answer 2

are INNATE and ENDURING TRAITS that are UNDERLYING and SUPPORT SKILL DEVELOPMENT.

Question 3

open

Answer 3

constant reference to environment, varied movement. eg pass in football

Question 4

closed

Answer 4

no reference to the environment, set movement. eg Javelin throw

Question 5

gross

Answer 5

major muscle groups used, power production, no precision. eg 100m sprint

Question 6

fine

Answer 6

small muscle groups used, delicate and accurate movements. eg putting in golf

Question 7

self-paced

Answer 7

total control of the timing and speed of the skill. eg tennis serve

Question 8

externally paced

Answer 8

environment influences the timing and speed of the skill. eg 100m sprint

Question 9

complex

Answer 9

many decisions, lots of information to process. eg vault

Question 10

simple

Answer 10

few decisions to make, little info to process. eg 100m sprint

Question 11

high organisation

Answer 11

sub-routines are linked and difficult to separate. eg a golf swing

Question 12

low organisation

Answer 12

sub-routines are easily separated. eg trampolining routine

Question 13

discrete

Answer 13

clear beginning and end. eg high jump

Question 14

continuous

Answer 14

no definite beginning or end. eg dribbling in hockey

Question 15

serial

Answer 15

several discrete skills joined together. eg triple jump