Topic 5.1

Question 1

Definition of skill

Answer 1

Skill is the consistent production of goal orientated movements which are learned and specific to a task

Question 2

Definition of ability

Answer 2

General trait or capacity of an individual that is related to a performance of a skill or task

Question 3

Difference between agility and skill

Answer 3

Skill is learnt and can be easily controlled while ability is genetically determined

Question 4

Equation for technique

Answer 4

Technique= Agility+skill

Question 5

Cognitive skill

Answer 5

A careful thought approach to a task used in decision making and problem solving eg whether to pass or shoot

Question 6

Motor skills

Answer 6

Movement controlled by muscles with little thinking required eg appropriate pattern to walk

Question 7

Perceptual skills

Answer 7

Interpret information gathered through your sense to guide actions eg riding a bike turning at correct moment

Question 8

Perceptual motor skills

Answer 8

Interpretation of an environment followed by a movement skill eg gymnastic routine

Question 9

Gross motor skills

Answer 9

using large muscle groups to produce large movements

Question 10

Fine motor skills

Answer 10

series of discrete skills performed in a sequential order

Question 11

Open motor skills

Answer 11

Performed in an environment with changing factors

Question 12

Closed motor skills

Answer 12

A skill where external factors dont change

Question 13

Externally paced motor skill

Answer 13

A skill dictated by the surrounding environment

Question 14

Self paced motor skill

Answer 14

Skills under the control of the performer

Question 15

Individual

Answer 15

Skills performed in isolation

Question 16

Coactive

Answer 16

Skills performed at the same time as others but dont interact

Question 17

Interactive

Answer 17

Skills performed where others are directly involved

Question 18

Discrete skills

Answer 18

Skills that have a definitve start and end point (handstand)

Question 19

Serial skills

Answer 19

Discrete skills linked together (triple jump)

Question 20

Continuous skills

Answer 20

Skills that cant be easily broken down and performed continuously (pedaling a bike)

Question 21

Definition of technique

Answer 21

The way in which a sport skill is performed

Question 22

A skilled performer is

Answer 22

Goal directed and knows how to achieve them
Movements are fluent and everything looks effortless
Higher consistency than novice performer
Higher accuracy and level of control
Skills are learnt and they have a good technique

Question 23

A novice performer is

Answer 23

Unknown of goals and dont know how to improve
Inconsistent in performance
Less accurate and lower levels of control
Skills aren’t yet and technique isnt polished

Question 24

Difference between Fleishman’s Physical abilities and perceptual motor abilities

Answer 24

Physical proficiency refers to gross movement/ use of large muscles groups

Perceptual motor abilities refers to a combination of how we make sense of are environment and then act.