Skill and Ability

Question 1

Definition of Skill

Answer 1

Skill is a learned ability that has a predetermined result

Question 2

Definition of Ability

Answer 2

An inherited enduring trait that supports various kinds of motor and cognitive activities or skills.

Question 3

What are the 7 characteristics of Skill

Answer 3

Learned, goal-directed, consistent, efficient, fluent, recognisable, aesthetic

Question 4

What are the 4 characteristics of Ability

Answer 4

Inherited, genetically determined, enduring, ability underpins skill

Question 5

What are 4 types of Skill

Answer 5

Cognitive, Motor, Perceptual, Psychomotor

Question 6

What is a cognitive skill

Answer 6

skills that involve thought processes and intellectual ability

Question 7

What is a motor skill

Answer 7

skills that involve physical movement and muscular control linked to a specific objective

Question 8

What is a Perceptual skill

Answer 8

skills that involve detection and interpretation of stimuli from the environment

Question 9

What is a Psychomotor skill

Answer 9

a combination of perceptual and motor skills

Question 10

What are the 2 types of ability

Answer 10

Gross motor, perceptual motor

Question 11

Name 3 gross motor abilities

Answer 11

Choice of:
Static strength, Explosive strength, Dynamic stength, Trunk strength, Stamina, Gross body equilibrium, Gross body coordination, Extent flexibility, Dynamic flexibility

Question 12

Name 3 perceptual motor abilites

Answer 12

Choice of:
Multi-limb coordination, Control precision, Response orientation, Reaction time, Speed of movement, Rate control, Finger dexterity, Manual dexterity, Hand-arm steadiness, Wrist-finger speed, Aiming

Question 13

What are the 4 skill continuum’s

Answer 13

Open-Closed, Gross-Fine, Self-paced - Externally-paced, Discrete-Serial-Continuous