Classification Of Skills Flashcards
True or False: Skills can be classified into different categories.
True
What are the two main categories of environmental influences?
Simple and complex
What is an open skill?
An open skill is performed in a changing environment where the performer must adapt.
What is a closed skill?
A closed skill is performed in a stable and unchanging environment where the performer knows what to expect.
Give an example of an open skill.
Passing in football
Give an example of a closed skill.
Performing a gymnastics routine.
What is a self-paced skill?
A self-paced skill is initiated and controlled by the performer.
What is an externally-paced skill?
An externally-paced skill is influenced by external factors, such as opponents or environmental conditions.
True or False: All skills are classified as either gross or fine skills.
True
What is a gross skill?
A gross skill involves large muscle movements and is generally less precise.
What is a fine skill?
A fine skill involves small muscle movements and is usually more precise.
Give an example of a gross skill.
A rugby tackle
Give an example of a fine skill.
Archery
What is the difference between discrete and continuous skills?
Discrete skills have a clear beginning and end, while continuous skills do not.
Give an example of a discrete skill.
Shooting in netball
Give an example of a continuous skill.
Road or track cycling
What is a serial skill?
A serial skill is a combination of discrete skills performed in a sequence.
Give an example of a serial skill.
Triple jump
What is a simple skill?
A skill that requires a low perceptual load where few decisions are needed to be made
What is a complex skill?
A skill that requires a high perceptual where lots of decisions are needed to be made
Give an example of a simple skill
100m sprint
Give an example of a complex skill
A spike in volleyball
What is a high organizational skill?
A skill that can’t easily be broken down into sub-routines
What is a low organizational skill?
A skill that can easily be broken down into sub-routines
