Sport Psychology Flashcards
Define a skill.
A skill is a specific defined task that can be learned or practiced.
Identify the three skill continuum’s.
Environmental influence
Difficulty and organisation level continuum.
Identify the two extreme classifications on the influence continuum.
Closed and open.
Identify the two extreme classifications on the difficulty continuum.
Basic and complex
Identify the two extreme classifications on the organisation level continuum.
Low-organisation and high-organisation
How are the skills considered on the environmental influence continuum?
Consider the factors that surround a performer as they execute a skill.
Describe closed skill
A skill performed in a predictable environment.
Describe open skill
A skill performed in an unpredictable environment.
Give a sporting example of an open skill.
Rugby tackle
Give a sporting example of a closed skill.
Pummel horse
Give a sporting example of a basic skill.
5000m run
Give a sporting example of a complex skill.
Gymnastic routine
Describe complex skills
A skill requiring a lot of concentration and attention.
Describe basic skills.
A skill requiring relatively low concentration.
