Skill Acquisition Flashcards
What is the definition of skill (Knapp, 1963)?
The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with maximum certainty, often with minimum outlay of time, energy or both
Name the characteristics of skill (ACE FACE)
Aesthetically pleasing Consistant Efficient - "effortless" Fluent Accurate Controlled Economical
What is a continuous skill?
A skill which has no clear beginning or end, they could be continued indefinitely
What is a serial skill?
A skill which consists of several discrete skills linked together
What is a discrete skill?
A skill which has a defined start and end point
What is a self paced skill?
A skill which the pacing is decided by the performer
What is a externally paced skill?
A skill which the pacing is decided by something or someone else.
What is a open skill?
A skill which is affected by environmental conditions e.g. other people. Not the weather!
What is a closed skill?
A skill which a pre-learned pattern which can be followed with little reference to the environment
What is a gross skill?
A skill which uses large muscle groups and are not very precise
What is a fine skill?
A skill which uses small muscle groups and is precise with intricate movements.
What is a low organised skill?
A skill which easily broken down into sub-routines
What is a high organised skill?
A skill which is not easily broken down. Actions tend to be quick and sub-routines merge to create the movement
What is a simple skill?
A skill which doesn’t require a lot of decision making and not a lot of thinking is needed to produce it
What is a complex skill?
A skill which many decisions need to made and lots of information is processed
What is an example of a continuous skill?
Swimming
What is an example of a serial skill?
Triple jump
What is an example of a discrete skill?
Tennis serve
What is an example of a self paced skill?
Climbing
What is an example of a externally paced skill?
Sailing
What is an example of a open skill?
Dribbling in hockey
What is an example of a closed skill?
Gymnastics routine
What is an example of a gross skill?
Rugby tackle
What is an example of a fine skill?
Golf putt
What is an example of a low organised skill?
Swimming stroke
What is an example of a high organised skill?
Volley in football
What is an example of a simple skill?
Forward roll
What is an example of a complex skill?
Hockey dribble
What are the four methods of guidance?
1) Visual
2) Verbal
3) Manual
4) Mechanical
What is visual guidance?
The learner watches a model/demonstration of the required task. The intention is to create a mental image.
What is verbal guidance?
The learner is given and explanation of the task.
What is manual guidance?
The learner is given physical support from a coach or peer. It can also include moving the body to generate a forced response.
What is mechanical guidance?
The leaner is given a device/artificial aid to help performance or restrict movement so only the correct movement can occur.
Give an example of visual guidance
1) Demo from coach or peer
2) Watching a video
3) Images eg. charts or diagrams
Give an example of verbal guidance
1) Giving verbal cues to a player in training - “eyes on the ball’
2) Talking during visual guidance for better understanding
Give an example of manual guidance
1) Holding a gymnast during a headstand
2) Holding the arm of a tennis player to improve technique
Give an example of mechanical guidance
1) Floatation device when learning to swim
2) Harness in trampolining
3) Scrum machine in rugby
What six things would you consider when deciding what type of guidance to use?
1) Performers stage of learning
2) Skill complexity
3) Facilities and time available
4) Level of danger in skill
5) Motivation and personality of performer
6) Group size
What are the advantages of using visual guidance?
1) Can be used to highlight a specific weakness
2) Shows what the skill should look like
3) Helps create a mental image
What are the advantages of using verbal guidance?
1) Good for all stages of learning
2) Enables performer to focus on specific parts of performance
3) Good for feedback