learning skills

Question 1

what is a skill

Answer 1

a learned action to bring about the results you want with minimum effort

Question 2

what is an ability

Answer 2

a person’s set of traits that control their potential to learn a skill

Question 3

what is a basic skill

Answer 3

doesn’t need much thought or decision-making

Question 4

what is a complex skill

Answer 4

needs lots of thought or decision-making

Question 5

what is an open skill

Answer 5

it is affected by the changing environment - where a performer has to adapt and react to external factors

Question 6

what is a closed skill

Answer 6

performed in the same predictable environment- it’s not affected by external factors

Question 7

what is a self-paced skill

Answer 7

controlled by the performer - they decide when and how quickly it’s done

Question 8

what is an externally-paced skill

Answer 8

is decided when and how fast the skill is performed by external factors

Question 9

what is a gross skill

Answer 9

powerful movements including large muscle groups

Question 10

what is a fine skill

Answer 10

smaller muscle groups to carry out precise movements that require accuracy and coordination