Classification of Skills

Question 1

description of a skill

Answer 1

defined as a behaviour that is learnt and bring predominant results within maximum certainty with little time and energy

Question 2

characteristics of a skill

Answer 2

• aesthetically pleasing
• coordinated
• controlled
• fluent
• goal orientated
• accurate
• effortless

Question 3

6 skill continua

Answer 3

1. difficulty
2. environmental influence
3. pacing
4. muscular involvement
5. continuity
6. organisation

Question 4

what skills are classified in the environmental influence continua

Answer 4

open skills
- constant changing environment
- adapted movements to match environment
- perceptual skills
- externally paced

closed skills
- stable environment
- technique not adaptable
- self paced
- fewer decisions

Question 5

what skills are classified in the difficulty continua

Answer 5

simple skills
- limited decision making
- transferable
- fewer subroutines
- little risk to danger
- simple to learn
- less physical demand
- novice athletes

complex skills
- required decision making
- required coordination
- linked subroutines
- high physical demand
- increase risk of danger
- difficult to learn

Question 6

what skills are classified in the pacing continua

Answer 6

self-paced skills
- timing and paced under athletes control
- closed skills

externally-paced skills
- timing and pace dedicated by external factors
- open skills

Question 7

what skills are classified in the muscular involvement continua

Answer 7

gross skills
- require large muscle groups
- requires power
- accuracy and precision isn’t as important

fine skills
- interactive and precise movements
- small muscle groups
- require good hand-eye coordination

Question 8

what skills are classified in the continuity continua

Answer 8

discrete skils
- clear beginning and end
- quick and fast action
- single specific skills

serial skills
- multiple discrete skills
- specific sequence
- includes complex integrated movement

continuous skills
- no clear beginning and end
- skill can be stopped whenever

Question 9

what skills are classified in the organisation continua

Answer 9

low organisation skills
- simple skills
- can be divided into subroutines
- components can be practiced individually

high organisation skills
- cannot be divided into subroutines
- skill practiced as a whole