Unit 3 AOS1 (PT1) - Skill development Flashcards
What is a skill?
A skill can be defined as the ability to do something well.
What is a gross skill?
Involves the recruitment of large muscle groups.
What is an example of a gross skill?
A weight lifter would use biceps and triceps
What is a fine skill?
Involves the recruitment of smaller muscles associated with movements requiring precision.
What is an example of a fine skill?
An archer uses muscles in the fingers.
What is discrete motor skills?
Have an obvious beginning and end.
Example of discrete motor skill?
Doing a free throw.
What is serial motor skills?
The combination of discrete skills performed in a sequence.
Example of serial motor skill?
Triple jump
What is continuous motor skill?
Have no definite beginning or end point.
Example of continuous motor skill?
Walking forwards.
What is a closed motor skill?
Are skills where the performer has the greatest control over the performance environment.
Example of closed motor skill and why?
Discus throwing is an example because the environment is predictable and stable and the activity is self paced.
What is an open motor skill?
Are skills that are performed in a less predictable environment. The conditions are constantly changing and the performer has limited, if an, control over their environment.
Example of open motor skill and why?
Surfing is an open motor skill because the environment is unstable and unpredictable and the movement is adapted to the environment. It is also externally paced.
What are the three fundamental motor skills?
Stability skills, locomotor skills and manipulative skills.
What are stability skills?
Skills that involve balance and control over the body.
What are 3 examples of stability skills?
Balancing, turning and extending.
What are locomotor skills?
Skills that enable us to move through space.
3 examples of locomotor skills?
Walking, jumping and hopping.
What are manipulative skills?
Skills that involve control of an object.
3 examples of manipulative skills?
Throwing, kicking, dribbling.
What are the three stages of learning?
Cognitive (beginner), associative (intermediate) and autonomous (advanced).
What are some characteristics of the cognitive stage?
- The performer has an idea of what needs to be obtained.
- Errors are made but performer doesn’t know how to correct them.
- Rate of improvement is rapid.
What are some characteristics of the associative stage?
- Movement patterns begin being fined, tuned and refined.
- Performance becomes more consistent and errors occur less frequently
- Rate or improvement slows so does rate of errors