Skill Classification

Question 1

What are the two ends of the open to closed skill continuum

Answer 1

1. Open skills-affected by the environment eg passing in football
2. Closed skills-unaffected by environment eg a penalty kick

Question 2

What are the two ends of the basic to complex skills continuum

Answer 2

1. Basic skills- low concentration and few decisions eg running, jumping
2. Complex skills-high concentration and alot of decisions eg a gymnastics routine

Question 3

What are the two ends of the low organisation to high organisation skills continuum

Answer 3

1. Low organisation skills-can be easily broken down eg swimming
2. High organisation skills-difficult to break down eg golf swing, cartwheel