Classification of Skill Flashcards
Define skill
The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both
Give examples of the characteristics of skill
Aesthetic, Consistent, Efficient, Fluent, Accurate, Controlled, Economical
Explain the term ‘open skill’
A skill performed in an unpredicatable environment
Explain the term ‘closed skill’
A skill performed in a predictable environment
Explain the term ‘gross skill’
A skill that uses large muscle groups
Explain the term ‘fine skill’
A skill that uses smaller muscle groups
Explain the term ‘self-paced skill’
When the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill
Explain the term ‘Externally-paced skill’
When the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill
Explain the term ‘discrete skill’
A skill that has a clear beginning and end
Explain the term ‘serial skill’
A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement
Explain the term ‘low organised skill’
A skill that is easily broken into parts
Explain the term ‘high organised skill’
A skill that is not easily broken into parts
Explain the term ‘simple skill’
A skill that requires few decisions when being performed
Explain the term ‘complex skill’
A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed
