Classification of skills

Question 1

Gross body movement

Answer 1

Big movement, using large muscle groups- doesn’t really rely on accuracy (weight lifting)

Question 2

Fine body movement

Answer 2

Small, precise movement- more often than not require precision and accuracy (archery)

Question 3

Self-paced Skill

Answer 3

The movement/ action is started when the player wants to start it- up to them (squash)

Question 4

Externally- paced Skill

Answer 4

The movement/ action is started based on an external factor- a whistle being blown or a player running towards you (football)

Question 5

Basic Skill

Answer 5

A skill that requires simple decisions and are usually seen with begginers- can be adapted easily from sport to sport (warm up)

Question 6

Complex Skill

Answer 6

A skill that requires more thinking/learning which are usually sport specific requiring control and is seen with more experienced athletes (flicking a ball in hockey)

Question 7

Open Skill

Answer 7

A skill that is performed in a certain way to deal with an unstable environment- to out smart an opponent you have to adapt (tackling in hockey)

Question 8

Closed Skill

Answer 8

A skill that isn’t affected by the environment- tends to be done the same way everytime (running)