skills

Question 1

define ability

Answer 1

inherited set of characteristics that control our potential to learn a skill

Question 2

define skill

Answer 2

A learned ability to bring out the result you want with confidence and minimal effort

Question 3

describe basic skills

Answer 3

-simple to perform, basic movement, minimal concentration

Question 4

basic skills example

Answer 4

throwing (cricket)

jumping (basketball)

Question 5

define complex skill

Answer 5

difficult to perform, complex movement, high concentration

Question 6

complex skill examples

Answer 6

gymnastics routine

spike (volleyball)

Question 7

define open skill

Answer 7

-affected by the environment

react to external stimuli (opponents)

Question 8

open skill example

Answer 8

tackling (rugby)

return drop shot (tennis)

Question 9

define closed skill

Answer 9

-not affected by environment

complete skill without much thought

Question 10

closed skill example

Answer 10

long jump (athletics)

Question 11

define self paced skill

Answer 11

• athlete decides when to begin

- speed + rate (determined by performer)

Question 12

self paced skill example

Answer 12

tennis serve

javelin throw

Question 13

define externally paced

Answer 13

• determined by external factor/ stimulus

- speed/rate/pace = external

Question 14

externally paced example

Answer 14

100m start

returning serve

Question 15

describe gross skill

Answer 15

-large muscle groups

big movement

Question 16

gross movement examples

Answer 16

cycling

running

Question 17

define fine movement

Answer 17

small muscle groups

fine movement

Question 18

fine movement examples

Answer 18

flick of wrist (tennis)

snooker shot