Classification of skill

Question 1

What’s a skill

Answer 1

A learned action or behaviour with the intention of bringing about pre determined results with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy

Question 2

Ability

Answer 2

Inherited from your parents. They are stable traits that determine an individuals potential to learn or acquire skill

Question 3

Example of an ability

Answer 3

Co ordination

Question 4

What’s a basic skill

Answer 4

Few decisions to make 
Few decision effect outcome of skill 
Taught as beginner 
Learnt quickly 
Eg forward roll

Question 5

What’s a complex skill

Answer 5

Complex decision making 
Lots of decisions to be successful 
Taught after experienced master basic skills 
Takes considerable time to master 
Eg double back somersault

Question 6

Open skill

Answer 6

Unstable environment
Way you do skill is effected by people around you
Skill often externally paced
You may decide to do the skill differently based on the environment
Eg football pass

Question 7

Closed skill

Answer 7

Stable environment
Way you do skill is not affected by people around you
Way you do skill is same every time no factors or people around you
Skills typically self paced
Eg javelin throw

Question 8

Externally paced skill

Answer 8

Start of movement controlled by external factors
Speed pace or rate based on external factors
Eg sprint start

Question 9

Gross skill

Answer 9

Involves big movements of the body
Involves use of large muscle groups
Movements tend to not rely on accuracy and precision
Eg sprinting

Question 10

Fine skills

Answer 10

Involves small precise movements
Involves use of small muscle groups
Movements tend to involve precision, accuracy
Eg archery

Question 11

Self paced skill

Answer 11

Start of movement controlled by performer