skill classification Flashcards
paper 2
1
Q
what are the 4 continua of skills
A
open - closed
basic - complex
self-paced - externally paced
gross - fine
2
Q
describe ‘open skills’
A
- ARE affected by their surrounding environment
- extreme open skills need to be constantly adapted by the performer as situations change around them
- conditions are unstable and UNLIKELY to be the same each time a skill is performed
3
Q
example of an open skill?
A
- football pass
- hockey dribble
4
Q
describe ‘closed skills’
A
- NOT affected by their surrounding environment
- extreme closed skills don’t need to be constantly adapted by the performer as situations around them are stable
- conditions are LIKELY to be the same each time a skill is performed
5
Q
example of a closed skill?
A
- gymnastic vault
- penalty kick
6
Q
describe ‘basic skills’
A
- are simple to perform
- requires little thought
- don’t need much information to be processed
- requires little decision making
7
Q
example of a basic skill?
A
- running
- swimming
8
Q
describe ‘complex skills’
A
- are difficult to perform
- requires lots of thought and concentration
- requires a lot of information to be processed
- requires a lot of decision making
9
Q
example of a complex skill?
A
- rock climbing
- overhead kick in football
10
Q
describe ‘self-paced skills’
A
- the skill is started when the performer decides to
- the performer controls the speed, rate and pace of the skill
11
Q
example of a self-paced skill?
A
- tennis serve
- weight lifting
12
Q
describe ‘externally paced skills’
A
- the skill is started by an external factor
- external factors such as an opponent control the speed, rate or pace of the skill
13
Q
example of an externally paced skill?
A
- penalty save in football
- tennis return
14
Q
describe ‘gross skills’
A
- skills that are big, strong, powerful movements
- involve large muscle groups to perform
15
Q
example of a gross skill?
A
- rugby tackle
- shot put
16
Q
describe ‘fine skills’
A
- skills that are small and precise movements, showing high levels of accuracy and coordination
- involve small muscle groups
17
Q
example of a fine skill?
A
- archery
- golf putting
18
Q
what is a ‘skill’
A
a learned action that can be improved with practice
19
Q
what is an ‘ability’
A
innate traits that determine performance
