skill classification Flashcards
what is a motor/ movement skill and how is it learned?
an action/ task/ goal that has a goal and requires voluntary body and limb movement to achieve the goal. it is learned, not innate.
what are sub-routines?
the elements or separate movements that make up a particular skill
what are the three factors effecting a skill?
- how precise the movement is
- a definite beginning and end
- if the environment effects it
what’s a gross skill?
large muscle movements, not very precise eg. running, swimming
what’s a fine skill?
small muscle movements, precise, generally require lots of hand eye coordination. eg. snooker, darts
what’s a simple skill?
few sub-routines, requires little concentration and not many decisions. eg running around a track
what’s a complex skill?
lots of sub-routines, requires a large number of decisions and high concentration. eg. passing the ball in football.
what’s an open skill?
effected by the environment, mostly externally paced. eg. Rugby tackle
what’s a closed skill?
not effected by the environment, definite beginning and end, normally self paced. eg. Javelin throw
what’s a self paced skill?
when the performer has control over the speed and timing at which the movement is executed. eg. javelin throw
what’s an externally paced skill?
where the environment or opponent controls the speed and timing at which the movement is executed. eg. returning a shot in tennis
what’s a discrete skill?
has a clear beginning and end. eg taking a penalty in hockey.
what’s a serial skill?
has a number of discrete elements linked together to make an integrated movement sequence. eg. triple jump
what is a continuous skill?
cannot be split up very easily into subroutines. no clear beginning and end. eg. cycling/ running
what’s a low organisation skill?
uncomplicated, sub-routines tend to be discrete, can be practiced seperately. eg. tennis serve
