types of skill and definitions

Question 1

definition of simple skill

Answer 1

a skill that requires few decisions when being performed

Question 2

definition of complex skill

Answer 2

a skill that requires a lot of decision making when being performed

Question 3

definition of gross skill

Answer 3

a skill that uses large muscle groups

Question 4

definition of fine skill

Answer 4

a skill that uses smaller muscle groups

Question 5

definition of open skill

Answer 5

a skill performed in an unpredictable environment

Question 6

definition of closed skill

Answer 6

a skill performed in a predictable environment

Question 7

definition of low organised skill

Answer 7

a skill that is easily broken into parts

Question 8

definition of high organised skill

Answer 8

a skill that is not easily broken into parts

Question 9

definition of sub routine

Answer 9

the actions that form the parts of a skill such as grip, trunk rotation and arm swing in a tennis return

Question 10

definition of serial skill

Answer 10

a skill that contains several discrete skills that in order to make more integrated movement

Question 11

definition of discrete skill

Answer 11

a skill that has a clear end and beginning

Question 12

definition of self-paced skill

Answer 12

when the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill

Question 13

definition of externally paced skill

Answer 13

when the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill