skill classification

Question 1

list the different types skill classification

Answer 1

-basic and complex
-open and closed
-fine and gross

Question 2

define a basic skill

Answer 2

-simple skills that require lower levels of concentration
-need to be mastered before complex skills are attempted
-e.g. throwing, catching and running

Question 3

define a complex skill

Answer 3

-more difficult skills that require a higher level of coordination and concentration
-take longer to master
-e.g. synchronised diving, gymnastic vault

Question 4

define an open skill

Answer 4

-affected by outside or environmental factors such as weather, pitch condition or actions of other player
-e.g. most team sports

Question 5

define a closed skill

Answer 5

-skills that are unaffected by the environment the performers are in
-Decision making is unecessary
-e.g archery or free throw in basketball

Question 6

define a fine skill

Answer 6

-involve precise movement that require high levels of accuracy and technique
-involve small muscle movement like wrist or fingers
-e.g. snooker or derving in table tennis

Question 7

define a gross skill

Answer 7

-skills that use large muscle groups to produce large powerful movements
-force more important than accuracy
-e.g. sprinting, javelin, rugby