skill aq - classification

Question 1

describe a simple skill + give an example

Answer 1

• little cognitive load
• without thinking
• e.g running

Question 2

describe a complex skill + give an example

Answer 2

• high cognitive load
• decision making
• e.g gymnastics routine

Question 3

describe an open skill + give and example

Answer 3

• changing, predictable environment
• e.g pass in football

Question 4

describe a closed skill + give an example

Answer 4

• consistent an predictable environment
• e.g a dive in swimming

Question 5

describe a discrete skill + give an example

Answer 5

• clear start and end
• e.g cartwheel

Question 6

describe a serial skill + give and example

Answer 6

• multiple discrete skills strung together
• e.g dance routine

Question 7

describe a continuous skill + give an example

Answer 7

• no clear start and end
  -e.g cycling

Question 8

describe a self paced skill + give an example

Answer 8

• performer controls rate of performance
• e.g discus throw

Question 9

describe a externally paced skill + give an example

Answer 9

• environment controls rate at which skill is performed
• e.g goalkeeping in foootball

Question 10

describe a fine skill + give an example

Answer 10

• uses small muscle groups
• precision and accuracy
• e.g archery

Question 11

describe a gross skill + give an example

Answer 11

• uses large muscle groups
• high force + power
• e.g uppercut in boxing

Question 12

describe a high organisation skill + give an example

Answer 12

• cannot be easily broken into subroutines
• practised whole
• e.g cycling

Question 13

describe a low organisation skill + give an example

Answer 13

• easily broken down into subroutines
• can be practised whole-part-whole
• e.g breaststroke