Skill Classification Flashcards
Describe a ‘Skilled performer’
A skilled performer:
- Good decision making
- Wide skill set
- Fluent and economical movements
- Fast reaction speed
State the three different categories for skill classification
Open/Closed
Discrete/Serial/Continuous
Simple/Complex
Describe the difference between an open and a closed skill
Open - performed differently every time it is performed
Closed - performed the same every time, not affected by external factors
Give an example of an open skill
Spike(volleyball) Smash(badminton) Free kick(football)
Give an example of a closed skill in Badminton
High serve
What factors can affect the performance of a spike in volleyball?
Height of ball
Speed of ball
Position of opposite players
What is a simple skill? Give an example of a simple skill in Tennis
Skill will few parts, easy to perform
Example: Tennis Serve
What is a complex skill? Give an example of a complex skill in Volleyball
Skill with many subroutines and is difficult to co-ordinate
Example : Spike
Give the subroutines of a spike in volleyball
Two longer strides, small stride Square position of body Jump up Point toward ball with less dominant hand Swing dominant hand forward from back Follow through the arm
What is a discrete skill?
Skills which have a beginning and an end
Give an example of a sport that relies solely on a discrete skill
Long jump
Field Events in Athletics
What is a complex skill the same as?
A serial skill
What is a continuous skill?
A skill that is repeated constantly
Give an example of a sport that uses continuous skills?
Running, Cycling, Rowing
