Skill Classification Continuum

Question 1

Difficulty definition

Answer 1

The number of decisions and judgement made when performing the skill

Question 2

2 ends of Difficulty Continuum with examples

Answer 2

Simple (e.g. Sprint start in swimming)

Complex (e.g. Pass by midfielder)

Question 3

Environmental definition

Answer 3

Impact of the environment upon skill performance

Question 4

2 ends of Environmental Continuum with examples

Answer 4

Open (Perceptual, Receiving serve)

Closed (Habitual, Serving)

Question 5

Muscular definition

Answer 5

Precision of movement (small or large muscle groups)

Question 6

2 ends of Muscular Continuum with examples

Answer 6

Gross (Shot putt)

Fine (Snooker shot)

Question 7

Pacing definition

Answer 7

Timing of movement wen skill is performed

Question 8

2 ends of Pacing Continuum with examples

Answer 8

Self paced (Javelin throw)
Externally paced (Receiving shot as goalkeeper)

Question 9

Continuity definition

Answer 9

How well defined the beginning and end of the skill is

Question 10

3 parts on Continuity Continuum with examples

Answer 10

Discrete - beginning and end (Penalty flick, hockey)
Serial - sub routines (Triple Jump)
Continuous -no beginning or end(Cycling)

Question 11

Organisation definition

Answer 11

How easily the skill is broken down

Question 12

2 ends of Organisation Continuum with examples

Answer 12

High (Basketball dribbling)

Low (Tennis serve)