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Skill Classification
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- 1What is a skill?A learned ability to bring about pre-determined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both
(Knapp, 1963) - 2What are the characteristics of a skill?Aesthetic
Consistent
Efficient
Fluent
Accurate
Controlled
Economical - 3What is an open skill?A skill performed in an unpredictable environment
- 4What is a closed skill?A skill performed in a predictable environment
- 5What is a gross skill?A skill that uses large muscle groups
e.g. rugby tackle - 6What is a fine skill?A skill that uses smaller muscle groups
e.g. table tennis - 7What is a self-paced skill?A skill where the performer controls the speed at which the skill is performed
e.g. penalty in football - 8What is an externally paced skill?A skill where the performer has no control over when to start the skill or how fast it might be performed
e.g. sailing - 9What is a discrete skill?A skill that has a clear beginning and end
e.g. tennis serve - 10What is a continuous skill?A skill that has no clear beginning or end
e.g. cycling - 11What is a serial skill?A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement
A skill which consists of a series of subroutines
e.g. triple jump - 12What is a low organised skill?A skill that can be easily broken down into subroutines
e.g. swimming stroke - 13What is a highly organised skill?A skill that is not easily broken down into subroutines
e.g. volley in football
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- A level Physical Education (Skill Acquisition) Flashcards on Skill Classification, created by Wesley Spearman on 07/02/2018.
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