Skill Flashcards
What is meant by the word ‘skill?’
A skill is a learned action or behaviour, with the intention of bringing about pre-determination results,with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy.
What is meant by the word ‘ability?’
Ability is an inherited,stable trait that determines an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill.
What is meant by the word ‘trait?’
A trait distinguishes qualities or characteristics belonging to a person.
What is a basic skill?
A basic skill is a simple skill that does not require much concentration.
What is a complex skill?
A complex skill is a skill that requires a great deal of concentration and coordination to perform.
What is an open skill?
Open skills are skills that are affected by the environment, where the performer must react and adjust to a changing situation. For example, during Rugby strong winds may occur when performing a drop kick.
What is a closed skill?
Closed skills are not affected by the environment or the performers within it. This means the skills tends to be performed the same way each time. For e4xample, a diver’s performing environment is stable and predictable each time.
What is a self-paced skill?
A self-paced skill are skills that are started when the performer decides to start them. The performer controls the speed,rate or pace4 of the skill. For example, a play during Table Tennis select the direction,speed,height and even the use of spin every time they serve,
What are externally paced skills?
Externally paced skills are skills that are started in response to an external factor. The speed,rate or pace of the skill is controlled by you opponent or environment. For example, in Badminton you have to react your opponents serve.
What are gross movement skills?
Gross movement skills involve large muscle groups combining to perform big,strong,powerful movements. For example, the phases of a triple jump.
What are fine movement skills?
Fine movement skills are small and precise movements that require high levels of accuracy and coordination. They make use of a small group of muscles.
