Skill Acquisition Flashcards
All topics within skill acquisition
Skill
The learned ability to being bout predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time
Skill - ACE FACE
A - aesthetically pleasing
C - consistent
E - efficient
F - fluent
A - accurate
C - controlled
E - economical
Skill classification continua
The grouping of skills
Skill classification - closed
A skill performed in a predictable environment e.g. shot put
Skill classification - open
A skill performed in an unpredictable environment e.g. pass in an open game
Skill classification - gross
A skill that uses a large muscle group e.g. tackle
Skill classification - fine skill
A skill that uses smaller muscle groups e.g. table tennis
Skill classification - self-paced
When the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill e.g. serve in tennis
Skill classification - externally-paced
When the performer has no control of the start and the speed of the skill e.g. tackle
Skill classification - discrete
A skill has a clear beginning and end e.g. tennis serve
Skill classification - serial skill
A skill that contains several discrete moments in order to make a more integrated moment e.g. gymnastics
Skill classification - continuous
A skill that has no clear beginning/end, as the end of 1 subroutine is the start of another e.g. cycling
Skill classification - low organised
A skill that is easily broken into parts e.g. swimming strokes
Skill classification - high organisation
A skill isn’t easily broken into parts e.g. football volley
Skill classification - simple
A skill that requires few decisions when being performed e.g. running
Skill classification - complex
A skill that requires decision making and using lots of information when being performed e.g. hockey dribble
Transfer
The effect of learning and performance of 1 skill on learning and performance of another
Positive transfer
When the learning of 1 skill helps the learning of another e.g. pass in netball & pass in basketball
Negative transfer
When the learning of 1 skill hinders the learning of another e.g. tennis serve & badminton serve
Bilateral tranfer
When the learning of a skill is passed across the body from limb-limb e.g. right footed shot can be left footed
Zero transfer
When the learning of 1 skill has no impact on the learning of another e.g. swimming & rock climbing
Practice
The skill classification determines the best type of practice used
Whole practice
Practicing skills as an entirely e.g. golf swing
>discrete, high organised, simple
Whole practice - + Evaluation
+creates a specific image stored as a motor program
+more realistic
+makes the skill consistent
Whole practice - -Evaluation
-unnecessary demands on the performer, can’t cope
-hard for cognitive learners
Whole-part-whole practice
Assessing the skill, identifying weaknesses, then performing it as a whole
>complex, serial, low organised
Whole-part-whole + Evaluation
+shows weakness and corrects it
Whole-part-whole - - Evaluation
-Time consuming
-Hard to break down some skills
Progressive part practice
Practicing the 1st part then adding parts gradually e.g. dance routine
>complex, serial, externally paced, low organised
Progressive part practice - +Evaluation
+Maintains links
+Stages success, motivation
+Reduces danger of injury & fatigue
Progressive part practice - - Evaluation
-Time consuming
