Chapter 11: Movement Intelligence

Question 1

What is the difference between closed skills and open skills?

Answer 1

Closed skills occur in very controlled and stable environments (eg. golf)

Open skills involve responding to changes in the environment, which is more unpredictable (eg. hockey)

Question 2

What are some types of uncertainty involved in open skills?

Answer 2

Response uncertainty
Spatial uncertainty
Temporal uncertainty (timing)
Tactical uncertainty

Question 3

What is the name for predetermined movements made by the brain?

Answer 3

Motor programs