Test 3

Question 1

Motor skill

Answer 1

A learned ability to bring about predetermined results with maximal efficiency and minimum outlay of energy

Question 2

Essential elements of a motor skill

Answer 2

• Involves a complex sequence of movements
• Skill is learned, and it requires practice and results from experience
• Skill is goal directed
  A skill performed achieves these predetermined results consistently
• Skill results in precise and coordinated movement which is economic and efficient

Question 3

What people with higher motor skills demonstrate

Answer 3

1. Respond and move more quickly
2. Time their sequence of movements effectively
3. Combine their movement patterns more successfully

Question 4

Practice

Answer 4

The systematic performance of specific actions for the purpose fo achieving proficiency. It involves the meaningful and correct repetition of movement patterns

Question 5

Performance

Answer 5

External behaviour or what is actually seen and done

Question 6

Learning

Answer 6

When there is a relatively permanent change in behavior or performance as a result of experience or practice.

Question 6

Factors affecting the learning of motor skills

Answer 6

1. Learner factors
2. Environmental factors
3. Task factors

Question 7

Closed skill

Answer 7

Skills performed in a predictable, stable environment, e.g. gymnastics, a basketball free throw

Question 8

Open skills

Answer 8

Skills performed when the movement and environment vary. E.g. surfing, hockey, sailing

Question 9

Discrete skill

Answer 9

Having a clear beginning and end and is short in duration, e.g. a kick or a chest past

Question 9

Serial skill

Answer 9

A number of discrete movements combined in order. E.g a high jump, a long jump

Question 10

Phases of learning

Answer 10

Cognitive, associative, autonomous

Question 10

Continuous skills

Answer 10

Have no obvious beginning or end. E.g. runnng, cycling

Question 10

Cognitive

Answer 10

For the learner the emphasis is on conceptualisation, where the whole skill is learned and visualised. An understanding of the skill is determined and a plan of action is formed

Question 11

Learners during the cognitive phase

Answer 11

Experimentation, inconsistent action, many errors

Question 12

Coaches in the cognitive phase

Answer 12

Provide clear and repeated demonstrations, verbal and visual feedback

Question 13

Associative

Answer 13

The practice or refinement stage as the learner has an understanding of the task and an acquisition of the basic fundamentals. They must practice to improve

Question 14

Learner in the associative phase

Answer 14

Extensive practice, emphasis on correct sequences and timing, movement patterns become smoother, skill levels improve rapidly

Question 15

Coaches during the associative phase

Answer 15

Provide specific feedback, kinaesthetic information becomes importnant

Question 16

Autonomous

Answer 16

Skills can be performed without the conscious thought and focus on individual components or performance

Question 17

Learners during the autonomous phase

Answer 17

High degree of accuracy, consistency and reliability, timing and sequencing is automatic, athletes can detect and correct errors, attention can focus on other factors

Question 18

Coached during autonomous phase

Answer 18

Provide the introduction of practices that provide pressures that mirror game needs