Skill Aquisition

Question 1

3 subcategories of classifying skill

Answer 1

Movement precision, type of movement, predictability of environment

Question 2

What is a serial motor skill?

Answer 2

Several discrete skills are performed in a sequence such as a gymnastics floor routine.

Question 3

What is a fine motor skill?

Answer 3

Involves the recruitment of smaller muscle associated with movement requiring precision. (Darts, tennis serve)

Question 4

What is a gross motor skill?

Answer 4

Involves the recruitment of large muscle groups, not as much precision

Question 5

Defintion of cognitive stage ?

Answer 5

The beginner is mentally trying to comprehend the movement requirement of the motor skill

Question 6

Defintion of associative stage ?

Answer 6

The performer is beginning to refine their technique/movement pattern. They are more consistent with their movement. Most people stay at this stage

Question 7

Defintion of autonomous stage ?

Answer 7

The skill is now automatic, the performer is no longer consciously thinking about the skill. The performer now has time to read opposition movement

Question 8

3 characteristics of a skilled performance

Answer 8

Good technique, little errors, minimum of effort