movement skills (SAC 1)

Question 1

fundamental movement skills

Answer 1

• are foundation skills that provide the basis for successful participation in a wide range of physical activity
  LOCOMOTOR - e.g walking, jogging, running, jumping
  OBJECT CONTROL - e.g throwing, catching, bouncing, kicking

Question 2

sport specific skills

Answer 2

• are advanced fundamental movement skills that are developed via specific sports practice and training
• are voluntary and co-ordinated
  e.g soccer dribble, tennis serve, volleyball spike

Question 3

closed skills

Answer 3

• are performed in a predictable or stable environment. the timing is controlled by the performer.
  e.g bowling, pitching, free throw

Question 4

open skills

Answer 4

• are performed in an unpredictable or changing environment. the timing is influenced by external forces.
  e.g goal keeping, general play

Question 5

open and closed continuum

Answer 5

closed <—————-> open

Question 6

factors that influence open/closed environment

Answer 6

environment - indoor/outdoor, rain, wind, temperature and sun
external factors - defenders, rules, equipment, surface, pressure, increased distance
internal factors - level of learner, motivation, alertness

Question 7

fine motor skills

Answer 7

• involves small muscles or muscle groups where accuracy and precision are required
  e.g snooker and darts
  (fine motor skills will enhance gross motor skills)

Question 8

gross motor skills

Answer 8

• involve large muscle groups or whole body movements
  e.g batting (cricket), serve (tennis

Question 9

discrete skills

Answer 9

• have a distinct beginning and end point
  e.g drop punt, free throw

Question 10

serial skills

Answer 10

• is a combination of continuous/discrete skills in succession
  e.g gymnastics routine, triple jump

Question 11

continuous skills

Answer 11

• have no distinct beginning or end point (are performed over and over again)
  e. g cycling, freestyle swimming

Question 12

types of constraints (T)

Answer 12

Task - rules, goals and equipment characteristics that influence movement.
e.g playing area, off-side, score a goal, maintain possession, number of player, ball size/shape

Question 13

types of constraints (I)

Answer 13

Individual - physical, psychological, behavioural characteristics that influence movement.
e.g height, weight, endurance, motivation, confidence

Question 14

types of constraints (E)

Answer 14

Environmental - physical and social environment characteristics that influence movement
e.g gravity, temperature, light, noise, spectator, playing surface

Question 15

enabler

Answer 15

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

Question 16

barrier

Answer 16

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

Question 17

how motor skill development influences participation in sport and also performance in sport

Answer 17

• if you have bad skills and are performing badly continuously you may not want to play anymore
• BUT if you continue to practice and work hard your skills may increase and you will perform better and then want to play more

Question 18

purpose of qualitative movement analysis

Answer 18

• systematic observation and judgement of the quality of human movement.
• purpose of providing appropriate intervention to improve performance.

Question 19

who uses qualitative movement analysis?
why is it useful?

Answer 19

who uses: teachers, coaches, trainers
why useful: modify movement, analysing skills, prevention of injury

Question 20

qualitative movement analysis (P)

Answer 20

Preparation - coach needs to knowledge of:
- game/sport
- goal of movement
- performer(s) being analysed

Question 21

qualitative movement analysis (O)

Answer 21

Observation - gather information on subjects performance
- appropriate distance/angles
- timing
- balance and stability
- direction of forces and opposition
- R.O.M

Question 22

qualitative movement analysis (1. E)

Answer 22

Evaluation - identify strengths and weaknesses, quality of performance.
- what is the problem?
- what is causing the problem?
- how can the problem be corrected?

Question 23

qualitative movement analysis (2. E)

Answer 23

Error correction - providing feedback, implementing corrections.
- methods of practice
- discussion/instruction
- report
- change in technique, equipment, environment