Skills definitions

Question 1

Gross Skill

Answer 1

Large muscle groups e.g shoulders in rugby tackle as well as use of legs

Question 2

Fine Skill

Answer 2

Smaller more intricate muscle groups e.g table tennis shot (small precise movements)

Question 3

Open skill

Answer 3

Sporting environment is unpredictable and changes frequently meaning player has to think whilst playing the sport e.g football

Question 4

Closed Skill

Answer 4

Sporting environment is predictable meaning player can repeat actions and has less decisions to make e.g javelin

Question 5

Self paced

Answer 5

performer controls speed in which the skill is performed and have some control over when to start e.g. penalty in football

Question 6

Externally paced

Answer 6

performer has no control over when to start the skill or how fast it might be performed e.g runner must start when the gun goes

Question 7

discrete

Answer 7

clear beginning and end. one short sharp action. e.g tennis serve in which the player does quickly and stops after

Question 8

Serial

Answer 8

Several discrete skills linked up in a chain in order to make a more integrated movement e.g trampoline routine such as pike, seat drop, somersault.

Question 9

Continuous

Answer 9

No clear beginning and end often the end of one part is the start of another e.g. cycling peddling can be repeated constantly until the task is completed

Question 10

Simple

Answer 10

Requires few decisions

Question 11

Complex

Answer 11

Requires decision making and lots of information needed before the performer can attempt the skill e.g dribble in hockey

Question 12

High-organised skill

Answer 12

Not easily broken down into parts e.g volley in football the action is very quick and the sub routines merge quickly

Question 13

Low organisation

Answer 13

easily broken down into parts e.g swimming stroke because arm movement, leg movement and body positioning can be easily identified and practised separately