Classification of skill

Question 1

What is a gross skill
Give an example

Answer 1

Large muscle group movements
Not accurate/ precise
eg- rugby tackle

Question 2

What is a fine skill
Give an example

Answer 2

Small, delicate muscle movements
Accurate and precise
eg- throw in darts

Question 3

What is an open skill
Give an example

Answer 3

Lots of decision making
Unpredictable
eg- pass in football match

Question 4

What is a closed skill
Give an example

Answer 4

Stable and predictable
Little decision making
eg- golf swing

Question 5

What is a simple skill
Give an example

Answer 5

Little decision making
eg- sprints

Question 6

What is a complex skill
Give an example

Answer 6

Lots of decision making
eg- dribbling a basketball

Question 7

What is a self- paced skill
Give an example

Answer 7

Performer controls speed and timing
eg- discus throw

Question 8

What is an externally paced skill
Give an example

Answer 8

Timing is controlled by external factors, not the performer
eg- returning a tennis serve

Question 9

What is a discrete skill
Give an example

Answer 9

Short time span
Clear beginning and end
eg- catching a ball

Question 10

What is a serial skill
Give an example

Answer 10

Multiple discrete skills put together
eg- gymnastics routine

Question 11

What is a continuous skill
Give an example

Answer 11

No clear beginning or end
eg- running

Question 12

What are the five classification continuums of skills

Answer 12

Muscular involvement
Pacing
Environment
Difficulty
Continuity