Classification of skill Flashcards
What is a Skill
An action or way of behaving that can be learned. Once learned, it can be performed easily and efficiently again and again with the same result or very similar outcome
What is an Ability
An inherited stable trait that determines an individual’s potential to learn
What are the eight classifications of skill
Basic, Complex, Open, Closed, Self paced, Externally Paced, Gross Movement, Fine Movement
What is a Basic skill
Simple skill that does not require much attention
What is a Complex skill
Skill that requires a great deal of coordination to perform
Give an example of a Basic skill
Catching or throwing a cricket ball
Give an example of a Complex skill
Pole Vault
What is an Open skill
Skill that is affected by the environment, where the performer must react and adjust to a changing situation
What is a Closed skill
Skill that isn’t affected by the environment or the performers within it.
Give an example of an Open skill
Conversion in rugby
Give an example of a Closed skill
Diver performing a dive
What is a Self Paced skill
Skill that is started when the performer decides to start them. The performer controls the speed and rate of the skill
What is an Externally Paced skill
Skill that is started in response to an external factor. The speed, rate or pace of the skill is controlled by your opponent or the environment
Give an example of a Self Paced skill
Serve in a racket game like Tennis
Give an example of an Externally Paced skill
Returning a serve in a racket game like Tennis