skill acquisition Flashcards
what is a skill
the learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both
characteristics of a skill
LACE FACE
Learnt
Aesthetic- looks good
Consistent
Efficient
Fluent
Accurate- precise
Controlled
Economical
what is an open skill
skill performed in an unpredictable environment
- things performer have to think about when playing the sport
- a pass in a team game
what is a closed skill
skill performed in predictable environment
- performer can repeat actions consistently
- fewer decisions to make
- shot putt
what is a gross skill
skill that uses large muscle groups
- shoulder muscles to initiate a rugby tackle together with the leg muscles to drive the opponent to the ground
- large muscles of quadriceps in tackle will have a large number of fibres
what is a fine skill
skill that uses smaller muscle groups
- control
- returning shot in table tennis
- small muscles can be used for fine motor control such as the muscles used to control movements of the eyes and of the fingers
what is a self paced skill
when performer controls the start and speed of the skill
- taking a penalty
what is an externally paced skill
performer has no control over the start and speed of the skill
-sailing; react to the speed of wind and flow of current when performing a maneuver
what is a discrete skill
skill that has clear beginning and end
- tennis serve
what is a continuous skill
has no clear beginning and end and often the end of one part or sub-routine of the skill is the start of the next part
- cycling, actions of peddling repeatedly continuously until task is completed
what is a serial skill
skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make more a more integrated movement
- gymnastics
what is a low organised skill
a skill that is easily broken into parts
- swimming stroke
what is a high organised skill
skill that is not easily broken into parts
- volley in football, action is very quick, sub-routines merge quickly as skill is formed
what is a simple skill
skill that requires few decisions when being performed
- forward roll in gymnastics
what is a complex skill
skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed
- dribble in hockey because player has to take into account the position of other players, attackers and defenders as well as concentrating on the ball and control on the stick
