SKILLS

Question 1

what is a skill

Answer 1

skill is learned ability to bring about pre-determined results with maximum certainty and with minimum outlay of time and energy

Question 2

skill vs ability

Answer 2

skill is learned ability is innate

Question 3

development of skills

Answer 3

infant reflexes and reactions
rudimentary movement skills
fundamental movement skills
sport specific skills

Question 4

muscular involvement

Answer 4

gross - large muscle groups eg swimming

fine - intricate movements eg darts

Question 5

environmental influence

Answer 5

open - constant reference to the environment eg pass in rugby

closed - not affected by the environment eg tumble turn in swimming

Question 6

pacing

Answer 6

self paced - performer determines when skill starts eg high jump

externally paced - movement controlled by the environment eg badminton return

Question 7

difficulty

Answer 7

simple - little information to process eg swimming

complex - many decisions and sub-routines eg somersault

Question 8

continuity

Answer 8

discrete - clear beginning and end eg catching a ball in rounders

serial - discrete elements put together in a definite order eg triple jump

continuous - no definite beginning and end eg running

Question 9

organisation

Answer 9

low - sub-routines that are easily separated eg swimming strokes

high - sub-routines close linked and hard to separate eg handstand