Skill Acquisition Flashcards
LACE FACE
Learned
Aesthetically pleasing
Consistent
Efficient
Fluent
Accurate
Controlled
Economical
Skill
A skill in physical activity is a specific and defined task that can be learned and practised
Continuum
A line with a classification extreme at each end
Closed skills
A skill performed in a predictable environment for example a javelin thrower
Open skills
A skill performed in a unpredictable environment where the performer has to react and adjust to the changing nature of the situation for example a rugby tackle
Gross skill
Performed using large muscle groups less precision for example rugby tackle
Fine
Performed using small muscle groups to control the skill for example darts
Self paced
Performer controls the speed of the skill for example high jumper
Externally paced
Performed has no control over when the skill starts for example tennis player receiving the serve
Discrete skill
Skill that can be repeated for example a free throw
Continuous skill
Discrete skill being repeated over and over for example running
Serial skill
Several discrete skills that are linked together to complete a task for example a punching combination in boxing
Low organisation skill
Can be split into sub routines easily and each routine can be practised separately for example front crawl as it has sub routines
High organisation skills
Whole actions. They have to be practised in their entirety for example a golf swing as it can not be broken down into sub routines
Skills of taking a penalty kick
Closed, self paced, simple and discrete
Skills of dive at the start of a race
Closed, externally paced, simple and discrete
Explain using a suitable practice example for each, the terms simple skill and complex skill
(4 marks)
Simple skill, a skill that requires few decisions when being performed, for example dribbling in a straight line in football unopposed.
Complex skill, a skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed, for example a volley in football
Positive transfer
The learning of one skill helps another. Passing in basketball helps with netball passing
Negative learning
The learning of one skill hinders another. Conversion in rugby disrupts a free kick in football
Zero learning
Learning of one skill has no affect on another. Swimming stroke has no affect on rock climbing
Bilateral transfer
Learning of one skill is transferred across the body. Right footed footballer encouraged to use left foot when required
Whole practice
Practising the skill in its entirety for example a golf swing
Whole part whole practise
Assessing the skill, identifying a weakness to practise, then putting the skill back together for example when practising a netball return a weaknesses could be practised
Progressive part practice
Practicing the first part of the skill then adding parts gradually. Good when learning dance routines