Skill Classification Flashcards

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what is an open skill?

A

a skill affected by changing environment - unstable and unpredictable decisions have to be made so it is externally-paced

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what is an example of an open skill?

A

passing in football

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what is a closed skill?

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a skill the is NOT affected by the environment - stable and predicted decisions are made so it is self-paced

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4
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what is a discrete skill?

A

a skill with a clear beginning and end

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what is an example of a closed skill?

A

a javelin throw

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what is an example of a discrete skill?

A

forwards roll
forehand in tennis

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what is a serial skill?

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a series of discrete skills linked together to form a sequence or routine

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what is an example of a serial skill?

A

triple jump

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what is a continuous skill?

A

a skill with NO clear beginning and end

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10
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what is an example of a continuous skill?

A

front crawl

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what is a self-paced skill?

A

the performer controls the speed or timing of a closed skill

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what is an example of a self-paced skill?

A

tennis serve
javelin throw
golf swing
free kick in football

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what is an externally-paced skill?

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external factors control the speed or timing of an open skill

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14
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what is an example of an externally-paced skill?

A

returning a serve in tennis
receiving a pass in football
sprint start

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15
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what is a gross skill?

A

a skill using large muscle groups

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16
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what is an example of a gross skill?

A

rugby tackle
shot put

17
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what is a fine skill?

A

a skill involving intricate movements using small muscle groups

18
Q

what is an example of a fine skill?

A

badminton drop shot
throwing a dart
wrist action in bowling

19
Q

what is a high organisation skill?

A

a skill with a number of sub-routines that can’t be broken down easily and are practiced as a whole

20
Q

what is an example of a high organisation skill?

A

golf swing
cartwheel
somersault

21
Q

what is a low organisation skill?

A

a skill with sub-routines are easily broken into parts and practiced by themselves

22
Q

what is an example of a low organisation skill?

A

swimming stroke
trampolining routines
triple jump

23
Q

what is a simple skill?

A

a skill that requires few decisions when being performed

24
Q

what is an example of a simple skill?

A

running
sprint start
long jump

25
Q

what is a complex skill?

A

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

26
Q

what is an example of a complex skill?

A

dribbling in hockey
catch in cricket
netball pass