Skill Flashcards
Skill
A learned ability to bring about pre-determined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both
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Open skill
A skill performed in an unstable, changing, unpredictable environment
Closed skill
A skills performed in a stable, unchanging, predictable environment.
Gross skill
A skill that uses large muscle groups
Fine skill
A skill that uses smaller muscle groups
Self-paced skill
When the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill
Externally paced skill
When the performer has no control over the start and speed of the skill
Discrete skill
A skill that has a clear beginning and end
Serial skill
A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement
Low organised skill
A skill that is easily broken into parts
High organised skill
A skill that is not easily broken into parts
Complex skill
A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed
