Movement skills

Question 1

Fundamental movement skills (FMS)

Answer 1

basis of all movements in sport.

Question 2

Closed motor skills

Answer 2

closed motor skills are performed in a predictable, self-paced environment with low inter-trial variability

Question 3

Open motor skills

Answer 3

open motor skills are performed in a constantly changing, externally paced environment with high inter-trial variability

Question 4

fine motor skills

Answer 4

delicate, precise movements that engage the use of small muscle groups

Question 5

gross motor skills

Answer 5

movements involving the use of large muscle groups, resulting in a coordinated action

Question 6

Discrete motor skills

Answer 6

discrete motor skills involve movements of brief duration that are easily defined by a distinct beginning and end

Question 7

Serial motor skills

Answer 7

serial motor skills a series or group of discrete skills strung together to create a more complicated, skilled action

Question 8

Continuous motor skill

Answer 8

continuous motor skills have no distinct beginning or end

Question 9

Enabler

Answer 9

something or someone that has a positive effect on a person’s movement skills

Question 10

Barrier

Answer 10

something or someone that has a negative effect on a person’s movement skills