Skill Aquisition

Question 0

Accuracy

Answer 0

The precision with which a skill or routine is executed

Question 1

Ability

Answer 1

Refers to how well an individual can perform a movement or a sequence of movements

Question 2

Acting

Answer 2

The doing phase int he learning process

Question 3

Associative stage

Answer 3

The practice stage of learning

Question 4

Augmented feedback

Answer 4

Relates to information that the athlete would not ordinarily receive e.g video replay of a performance

Question 5

Autonomous stage

Answer 5

The automatic stage if learning

Question 6

Blocked practice

Answer 6

Repetitive practice of the same task

Question 8

Closed skills

Answer 8

Skills performances in a predictable environment
E.g no factors such as 
Weather
Opponents
Faulty environment or equipment

Question 9

Concurrent feedback

Answer 9

Received whilst perform anime the skill

Question 10

Continuous skill

Answer 10

Has no distinct beginning or end

E.g walking, running, swimming

Question 11

Deciding

Answer 11

Processing the information gained from the senses in the learning process

Question 12

Delayed feedback

Answer 12

Received after completing a skill

Question 13

Discrete motor skill

Answer 13

Skill that has a distinct beginning and end

Netball pass

Question 15

Distributed practice

Answer 15

Rest periods are longer than practice periods

Question 16

Ectomorph

Answer 16

A body type characterised by low body fat and muscle mass compared to height

Question 17

Endomorph

Answer 17

A body type characterised by high body fat and low muscle mass compared to height

Question 18

Executive plan

Answer 18

Our memory of movements that are required to perform a skill

Question 19

External feedback

Answer 19

Feedback received by external forces. E.g coach, video, times

Question 20

Externally paved skill

Answer 20

Timing of the movement is controlled by external forces e.g. Surfing - waves, batting in baseball - pitcher

Question 21

Feedback

Answer 21

Information received from the performance of the skill
Externally
Internally

Question 22

Fine motor skill

Answer 22

A skill involving small precise movements using Small muscle groups
E,g bouncing the ball in tennis, darts

Question 23

Gross motor skill

Answer 23

A skill involving large muscle groups and big movements

E.g running and swimming

Question 24

Intrinsic feedback

Answer 24

Feedback received from kinaethesis

Question 25

Knowledge of Performance KP

Answer 25

Information lined to the outcome of a skill

Question 26

Kinaethesis

Answer 26

The feedback received from muscles and tendon receptors about the body's position in space

Question 27

Knowledge of Results

Answer 27

Info linked to the pattern of movements used to execute a skill

Question 28

Learning environment

Answer 28

Refers to the factors apart from the learner

Question 29

Learning process

Answer 29

The cyclic process of skill learning

Question 30

Massed practice

Answer 30

Extended practice sessions with relatively short rest periods

Question 31

Mental practice

Answer 31

The use of mental rehearsal and visulaization

Question 32

Mesomorph

Answer 32

A body type characterised by high muscle mass and low body fat compared to height

Question 33

Motivation

Answer 33

The drive from within

Question 34

Negative feedback

Answer 34

This occurs when the skill attempt is unsuccessful

Question 35

Open skill

Answer 35

Skills performed in an unpredictable environment

Question 36

Part practice

Answer 36

Practice where the skill is broken down and learnt in parts

Question 37

Perceiving

Answer 37

A step in the learning process where information is collected by the senses

Question 38

Positive feedback

Answer 38

This occurs when the skill is performed correctly

Question 39

Proprioception

Answer 39

Sensory info relayed from inside the muscle

Question 40

Physical practice

Answer 40

Involves motor practice to practice a skill

Question 41

Random practice

Answer 41

Varied sequence of different motor skills in the same training session E.g. Dig, set, spike, set, spike, dig

Question 42

Positive transfer of learning

Answer 42

Prior experience of the same or re | lasted tasks that aid in skill learning

Question 44

Reaction time

Answer 44

The delay between a stimulus and the invitation of movement

Question 47

Self paced skill

Answer 47

Skills where the performer is in control of timing and the speed of execution

Question 48

Serial skill

Answer 48

A skill that consists of sub routines | E.g, gymnast performing a floor routine

Question 49

Skill

Answer 49

A sequence of movements that are learnt through practice and have a definite outcome

Question 50

Somatotype

Answer 50

Body shapes, Linear - ectomorph - marathon, high jump Round - endomorph- hammer throw, discus Square - mesomorph - sprinter, EVERYTHING ELSE

Question 51

Speed practice

Answer 51

Practice that focuses on increasing the rate of execution

Question 52

Subroutine

Answer 52

Parts of a skill

Question 53

Whole practice

Answer 53

Practicing the skill in its entirety