Individual Differences & Stages of Learning (Chapter 1.2)

Question 1

what are the differences of ability vs skill

Answer 1

Ability:

inherited traits

stable and enduring

underlies many different skills

Skill:

developed w/practice

easily modified w/practice

countless in numbers

depends on abilities

Question 2

what are the task analysis steps?

Answer 2

1) break skill down into phases
2) determine abilities required to be successful
3) assess athlete based on required abilites
4) create practises/activites/ rehab exercises for person to develop the required abilities