Developing Movement Skills Flashcards
What is a movement skill?
A learned ability to bring about a predetermined result with maximum certainty and efficiency.
Difference between a skill and ability:
Ability is something we are all born with but some of us have more than others, whereas skill is a learned behaviour.
Fundamental ms v specialised ms
Fms are less complicates skills including locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative skills and provide foundation for participation in most major sports and games.
6 fundamental movement skills
Run, jump, throw, catch, leap & kick
Locomotor skill? + types
Involves moving the body form one point to another.
Ex running, swimming & cycling
Non-locomotor? + types
Skills performed while your are stationary.
Ex bend, swing, plank & kick
Manipulative ms? + types
A skill performed with the possession of equipment.
Ex kicking ball, baseball swing & throwing a dart
What is ability? And the qualities
Ability is something we are all born with, some are born with more than other.
Qualities are; speedy, agility, coordination, flexibility, balance and reaction time.
Difference between closed and open skills? + examples
Closes skills are performed in predictable environments where the performer determines when to start the action.
Ex dart throwing, archery, gymnastics, bowling & penalty
Open skills are performed under conditions where the surrounding environment is unpredictable and constantly changing.
Ex soccer, rugby, hockey & surfing
Gross motor skills vs fine motor skills: + examples
Gross motor skills involve large muscle movement, where the precision of the movement is not as important to the successful execution of the skill. Ex run, jump throw
Fine motor skills require control of the smallest muscle groups of the body to achieve the skill outcome. Generally involve hand-eye coordination and a high degree of precision. Ex writing, spin bowling, rifle shooting.
Continuos/serial/discrete. + example
Continuous motor skills have no distinct beginning or end points. Start and finish is determines by performer, not by task.
Ex swimming and running
Serial skill comprise several discrete skills put together into a series. Ex triple jump, serving in tennis, gymnastics routine
Discrete ms have distinct starting and finishing point. Ex pitting in softball, kicking penalty in soccer, catching ball in cricket
Health related components:
Aerobic capacity (anaerobic capacity) Muscular endurance Muscular strength Flexibility Body composition
Skill related fitness components:
Muscular power Speed Agility Balance Coordination Reaction time
