Skill And Ability

Question 0

Characteristics of closed skills

Answer 0

• stable
• consistent
• predictable
• self paced
• pre planned

Question 1

Characteristics of open skills

Answer 1

• inconsistent
• unstable
• constantly adjust
• decision making
• externally paced
• quick decisions

Question 2

Difference between an open skill and a closed skill and an example for each

Answer 2

An open skill is affected by the environment but a closed skill is unaffected by the environment

Closed skill e.g. Shot put
Open skill e.g. Basketball defence

Question 3

Characteristics of a self paced skill

Answer 3

• performer controls start/end of skill
• controls speed
• movement
• usually a closed skill

Question 4

Characteristics of an externally paced skill

Answer 4

• Performer initiates on actions of others
• changing environment
• usually an open skill
• change rate (direction during movement)

Question 5

Define the term “skill”

Answer 5

A learned ability to bring about the result you want with maximum certainty and efficiency

Question 6

Main characteristics of skill

GLACE

Answer 6

G- goal directed
L- learned
A- aesthetically pleasing
C- controlled, consistent, coordinated 
E- efficient

Question 7

How are abilities different from skills?

Answer 7

Abilities are innate (you are born with them), skills are learned

Question 8

Define a ‘cognitive skill’

Answer 8

The ability detect the situation in order to solve problems and make decisions

Question 9

**needs clarifying

Define ‘perceptual skill’

Answer 9

Makes a comparison to a previous experience similar to the current one being experienced

Selecting and applying the information taken in by our senses

The ability to read the game and anticipate the play

Question 10

Define ‘psychomotor skill’

Answer 10

The physical execution of a movement, (they for, the basis of all sports)

Question 11

Characteristics of a gross skill and an example

Answer 11

Uses large muscular groups to make a large movement e.g. Muscles in the upper leg during 100m sprint

Question 12

Characteristics of a fine skill and an example

Answer 12

Uses small muscles to make a small movement e.g. A finger pulling the trigger on a gun

Question 13

Define a discrete skill and give an example

Answer 13

Clear beginning and end e.g. A pass in football

Question 14

Define serial skills and give an example

Answer 14

Series of discrete skills that are linked together e.g. Triple jump

Question 15

Define continuous skill and give an example

Answer 15

No definite start or ends e.g. Swimming