Skill and ability Flashcards
Define skill
A learned action or behaviour with the intention of bringing about pre determined results
Define ability
Inherited from your parents. they are stable traits that determine an individuals potential to learn or acquire skill
Example of a skill
passing a ball
smashing a shuttle cock
stopping a hockey ball
example of a ability
Balance
co-ordination
name the classifications of skill
basic - complex
open - closed
self-paced - externally paced
gross - fine
Define basic
few decisions to be made
decisions don’t effect the outcome
tend to be taught as beginner
define complex
complicated decisions to be made
lots of decisions to be made to be successful
could take considerable time to master
example of a basic skill
jumping
example of a complex skill
a double summersault
define open skill
unstable environment
the skill affects people around you
have to adapt to the environment
externally paced
define closed skill
stable environment
does not affect people around you
don’t change the way you do a skill you do it the same way each time
self paced
example of a open skill
Football pass
Example of a closed skill
A javelin throw
Define a self paced skill
The start movement is controlled by the performer
The rate
Define externally paced
The start movement is not controlled by the performer it is controlled by external factors
the rate is not controlled either
