Skill Acquisition

Question 1

characteristics of a skill

Answer 1

A-aesthetically pleasing
C-consistent
E-efficient
F-fluent
A-accurate
C-controlled
E-economical

Question 2

define the term skill

Answer 2

the learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both

Question 3

SKILL CONTINUA

open skill + example

Answer 3

a skill performed in an unpredictable environment

A PASS IN A TEAM GAME

Question 4

closed skill + example

Answer 4

a skill performed in predictable environment

SHOT PUTT

Question 5

gross skill + example

Answer 5

a skill that uses large muscle groups

RUGBY TACKLE

Question 6

fine skill + example

Answer 6

a skill that uses smaller muscle groups

DARTS THROW

Question 7

self-paced skill + example

Answer 7

when the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill
PENALTY KICK

Question 8

externally paced skill + example

Answer 8

when the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill
SAILING A BOAT

Question 9

discrete skill + example

Answer 9

a skill that has a clear beginning and end

TENNIS SERVE

Question 10

continuous skill + example

Answer 10

a skill with no clear beginning and end

CYCLING

Question 11

serial skill + example

Answer 11

a skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement
GYMNASTICS

Question 12

low organised skill + example

Answer 12

a skill that is easily broken into parts

SWIMMING STROKE

Question 13

high organised skill + example

Answer 13

a skill that is not easily broken into parts

VOLLY

Question 14

simple skill + example

Answer 14

a skill that requires few decisions when being performed

FORWARD ROLL

Question 15

complex + example

Answer 15

a skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed
HOCKEY DRIBBLE

Question 16

TRANSFER OF LEARNING

positive transfer

Answer 16

when the leaning of one skill helps the learning of another

THE NETBALL PASS HAS A SIMILAR ACTION TO A BASKETBALL PASS

Question 17

negative transfer

Answer 17

when the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another
THE TENNIS SERVE MAY HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON THE BADMINTON SERVE

Question 18

zero transfer

Answer 18

when the leaning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another
THE SWIMMING STROKE AND CLIMBING HAVE NO TRANSFER EFFECT

Question 19

bilateral transfer

Answer 19

when the learning of one skill is passed across the body from limb to limb.
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