skill continua Flashcards
define an open skill
An unpredictable environment where decisions need to be made as the environment changes
define a closed skill
A predictable environment where no decisions need to be made based on the environment
define a gross skill
A skill performed by a large group of muscles
define a fine skill
A skill that is performed by small muscle groups, usually when the skill requires accuracy
define a self-paced skill
A skill where the performer controls the speed at which the skill is performed and often when the skill begins
define an externally-paced skill
A skill where the performer does not control the pace at which the skill takes place or when the skill starts, usually in an open environment
define a high organised skill
A skill that cannot easily be broken into parts or the parts are merged together because of the speed of the skill
define a low-organised skill
A skill that can easily be broken down into parts or subroutines to be practiced
define a simple skill
A skill where limited decisions need to processed and therefore there is little decision making required, generally better for beginners
define a complex skill
A skill where several decisions need to be processed, often more suited to advanced performers
define a discrete skill
A skill with a clear beginning and end, often one short sharp motion
define a serial skill
A skill where several discrete skills are linked together in a specific order to complete a task
define a continuous skill
A skill with no clear beginning or end, where the end of one part or subroutine is the start of the next
