Topic 4.1, Classification Of Skills

Question 1

Define self paced, give an example

Answer 1

Performer controls the rate at which the skill is executed. E.g. javelin throw

Question 2

Define externally paced, give an example

Answer 2

The environment determines the rate at which the skill is performed. E.g. receiving a serve in badminton

Question 3

Define a simple skill, give an example

Answer 3

Little information to process. E.g. short pass in football

Question 4

Define a complex skill, give an example

Answer 4

Large amounts of information to process. E.g. slide tackle in football

Question 5

Define an open skill, give an example

Answer 5

The environment is changing. E.g. a pass in football

Question 6

Define a closed skill, give an example

Answer 6

The environment is stable. E.g. free throw in basketball

Question 7

Define a gross skill, give an example

Answer 7

Skills involving large muscle groups. E.g. powerlifting

Question 8

Define a fine skill, give an example

Answer 8

Skills involving small muscle groups. E.g. a dart throw

Question 9

Define a low organisation skill, give an example

Answer 9

Subroutines are easily separated. E.g. tennis serve

Question 10

Define a high organisation skill, give an example

Answer 10

Subroutines are closely linked and difficult to separate. E.g. dribbling in basket ball

Question 11

Define a discrete skill, give an example

Answer 11

Skills that have a clear beginning and end. E.g. penalty in football

Question 12

Define a continuous skill, give an example

Answer 12

Skills that have no obvious beginning and end. E.g. front crawl

Question 13

Define a serial skill, give an example

Answer 13

Skills that involve a number of separate discrete skills performed in a specific sequence. E.g. javelin throw