Exam Prep Flashcards
What is a movement skill?
A learned ability to bring about a pre-determined result with maximum efficiency
What are FMS (fundamental movement skills)
Fundamental movement skills provide the foundation for participation. They include: Running, Jumping, Throwing, Catching, Leaping and kicking
What are SMS (specialised movement skills)?
Specialised movement skills have been refined and combined to form sports skills
The different types of movement skills - Locomotor
Involve moving from point A to point B
E.g running, swimming, cycling
The different types of movement skills - Non-locomotor
Performed stationary
E.g Twist, kick, stork stand
The different types of movement skills - Manipulative skills
Movements that involve equipment
E.g Hitting a ball w/ a bat
What is ability?
Ability is something we are born with, qualities like speed, agility, and reaction. Some have more ability than others.
Define skill continuum
Skill continuums are the classification of skills using a # of dimensions.
-> at each end of the continuum the dimensions are opposite, while the middle includes merged characteristics
Environmental requirements continuum:
Closed skills: performed in predictable environment e.g. archery
Open skills: unpredictable environment e.g. soccer
In the middle: a rugby line throw out
Muscular involvement continuum:
Gross motor skills: involve large muscle movement e.g. Triple jump
Fine motor skills: require motor control of smaller muscles, involve a higher degree of precision e.g. Writing
Continuity continuum:
Continuous skill: no beginning or end points e.g. Swimming
Serial motor skills: multiple discrete skills put together e.g. Triple jump
Discrete skills: distinct start and end e.g basketball free throws
What does it mean to be fit?
To be “suited to the circumstances”
To meet “ adequate standards for a purpose”
To be in balance physiologically, intellectually, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually
Define wellness
How someone feels about their life and its effectiveness
Define health
Physical wellness, freedom from disease, incorporates social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical health
Define fitness:
The ability to carry out tasks without undue fatigue.
The capability of the heart, lunges, blood vessels and muscles to perform at optimal efficiency
