Classification of skills

Question 1

Muscular involvement

Answer 1

Gross or fine
Gross= large muscle groups e.g. shot putt
Fine= small muscle groups e.g. Darts throw

Question 2

Environmental influence

Answer 2

Open – closed
Open= affected by the environment e.g. passing football
Closed= not affected by the environment e.g. free throw in basketball

Question 3

Continuity

Answer 3

Discreet – serial – continuous

Discreet= clear beginning and end. E.g. netball pass
Serial= Number of discrete skill linked together e.g. triple jump
Continuous= no clear beginning and end e.g. running

Question 4

Pacing

Answer 4

Self – external
Self= performer determines when to start E.g tennis serve
External= action is controlled by the environment or others E.g. receiving serves

Question 5

Difficulty

Answer 5

Simple – complex
simple = less decisions and sub routines e.g. Catching
Complex = lots of decisions and sub routines e.g. Front flip

Question 6

Organisation

Answer 6

Low-high
Low= broken down e.g. Triple jump
High = difficult to break down e.g. Javelin throw