Classification of Skill

Question 1

Skill

Answer 1

a learned action/behaviour with the intention of bringing about pre-determined results

Question 2

ability

Answer 2

inherited stable traits that determine an individuals potential to learn or acquire a skill

Question 3

Different skill continuums

Answer 3

open to closed
fine to gross
self paces to externally paced
basic to complex

Question 4

Open skill

Answer 4

performed to deal with changing environment

Question 5

Closed Skill

Answer 5

skill isn’t affected by environment

Question 6

Fine skill

Answer 6

Small and precise movements show high levels of accuracy and coordination

Question 7

Gross Skills

Answer 7

Using large muscle groups to perform big strong powerful movement

Question 8

Self paced skill

Answer 8

Skill is started when performer wants to start it

Question 9

Externally paced skill

Answer 9

Skill that is started because of an external factor

Question 10

Simple skill

Answer 10

Few decisions to be made, decisions will not impact success of the movement

Question 11

Complex

Answer 11

Difficult decision making, success depends on decisions made