Skill Acquisition 2.1 Flashcards
Define ‘skill’
A learned ability to bring about pre-determined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both
What are the 7 characteristics of a skill?
(ACE FACE)
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Consistent
- Efficient
- Fluent
- Accurate
- Controlled
- Economical
What are the different skill continums?
Open–Closed
Gross–Fine
Self paced–Externally paced
Discrete–Continuous–Serial Skills
High–Low
Simple–Complex
What is an open skill?
A skill performed in an unstable/unpredictable environment
(Lots of decisions)
What is a closed skill?
A skill performed in a predictable environment
Performer can repeat the actions consistently and there are fewer decisi
What is a gross skill?
A skill which is performed using large muscle groups
What is a fine skill?
A skill that uses smaller, more intricate muscle groups
What is a self-paced skill?
When the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill
What is an externally paced skill?
When the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill
What is a discrete skill?
A skill that has a clear beginning and end
What is a continuous skill?
A skill that has no clear beginning and end
What is a serial skill?
A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement
What is a low organised skill?
A skill that is easily broken into parts
What is a highly organised skill?
A skill that is not easily broken into parts
What is a simple skill?
A skill that requires few decisions when being performed
What is a complex skill?
A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed
What are the different types of transfer?
- Positive transfer
- Negative transfer
- Bilateral transfer
- Zero transfer
What is positive transfer?
When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another
e.g basketball pass & a netball pass