Skill Characteristics, Transfer And Practice keywords

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Skill

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The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both

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Open skill

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A skill performed in an unpredictable environment

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Closed skill

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A skill performed in a predictable environment

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Gross skill

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A skill that uses larger muscle groups

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Fine skill

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A skill that uses smaller muscle groups

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Self-paced skill

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When the performer controls the start and control of the skill

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Discrete skill

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A skill that has a clear beginning and end

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Externally paced skill

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When the performer has no control over the start and speed of skill

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Serial skill

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A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement

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Low organised skill

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A skill that is easily broken into parts

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High organised skill

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A skill that is not easily broken into parts

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Simple skill

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A skill that requires few decisions when being performed

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Complex skill

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A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed

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Transfer

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The effect of the learning and and performance of one skill on the learning and performance of another

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Positive transfer

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When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another

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Negative transfer

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when the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another

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Zero transfer

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When the learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another

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Bilateral transfer

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When the learning of one skill is passed across the body from limb to limb

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Whole practice

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Practising the skill in its entirety

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Whole-part-whole practice

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Assessing the skill, identifying a weakness to practise, then putting the skill back together

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Progressive part practice

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Practising the first part of the skill then adding parts gradually, sometimes called chaining

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Chaining

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Linking the sub-routines, or parts of a task, together in order when practising. The first two parts are learned, then the third part is added; that part is learned and added to the first two, and so on

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Massed practice

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No rest intervals
Continuous
Used for discrete and simple skills and when the environment is closed

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Distributed practice

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Rest intervals
Used when skill is continuous and performer may need a break
Used for open, complex and externally paced skills

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Mental practice

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Going over the skill in the mind without movement

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Varied practice

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Changing the practice type and the practice drills