PE Paper 1 Content (Skill Acquisition Mr Mcgarrity) Flashcards
Define the term Skill?
a learned action to bring about a predestined result
What characteristics make a skill look good?
Aesthetically pleasing
Consistent
Efficient
Fluent
Accurate
Controlled
Economical
What is an open skill ?
a skill which is in an unpredictable environment
What is an example of a open skill?
a pass in basketball
What is a closed skill ?
a skill which is in a predictable environment
What is an example of a closed skill?
a vault in gymnastics
What is a gross skill ?
a gross skill is a skill which uses large muscle groups
What is an example of a gross skill ?
a tackle in rugby
What is a fine skill?
a skill which uses smaller muscle groups
What is an example of a fine skill ?
a serve in table tennis
What is a self-paced skill ?
a skill in which the performer controls the speed of the skill and when to start the skill to a certain extent
What is an example of a self-paced skill?
a serve in badminton
What is a externally-paced skill ?
a skill in which the performer has no control over the speed of the skill or when to start the skill.
What is an example of an externally paced skill?
receiving a pass in basketball
What is a discrete skill ?
a skill which has a clear beginning and end
What is an example of a discrete skill ?
a serve in badminton
What is a continuous skill ?
a skill which has no clear beginning or end
What is an example of a continuous skill ?
100ms sprint
What is a serial skill?
a skill in which several discrete skills are linked together in a specific order.
What is an example of a serial skill ?
triple jump
What is a low organised skill ?
a skill which is easily broken down into parts
What is an example of a low organised skil?
triple jump
What is a highly organised skill?
a skill which cannot be easily broken down into parts
What is an example of a highly organised skill?
a bicycle kick in football