Classification of skills Flashcards
1
Q
open skill
A
- affected by the environment
- constantly changing
- unpredictable
- pass in football
2
Q
closed skill
A
- not affected by the environment
- stable
- predictable
- gymnastics vault
- shot put
3
Q
discrete
A
- clear beginning and end
- each skill can be performed in isolation
- tennis serve
- penalty kick
4
Q
continuous
A
- no clear beginning and end
- running
- cycling
- goes for as long as necessary
5
Q
serial
A
- involves a series of discrete skills
- gymnastics routine
- triple jump
6
Q
simple
A
- little decision making, timing and co-ordination
- foundation to more complex skills
- sprinting, catching a ball
7
Q
complex
A
- higher levels or co-ordination
- gymnastics vault
- dribbling in football
8
Q
fine
A
- intricate movements
- usually hand-eye coordination
- archery
-snooker
9
Q
gross
A
- big movements
- large muscle groups
- less precision
- tackle in rugby
- running
- swimming
10
Q
low organisation
A
- not many sub-routines
- can be broken down
- triple jump
11
Q
high organisation
A
- lots of sub-routines
- cannot be broken down
- triple jump
12
Q
externally paced
A
- wait for someone else
- the timing is controlled by external factors
- returning a tennis serve
- pass in football
13
Q
sub routine
A
- stages of a routine
14
Q
environmental display
A
what is happening around you
