Skill Acquisition: Skill, skill continuums

Question 1

When someone is skilled, what makes them look different from the average player?

Answer 1

They perform at a much higher level and can remain composed throughout competition. They may perform a range of techniques and qualities not seen by other players. They may be hardworking, with very high sportsmanship and leadership where an individual can perform multiple different skills.

Question 2

What is the definition of Skill?

Answer 2

The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum authority of time energy or both.

Question 3

What are the characteristics of skill?

Answer 3

Learned
Aesthetically Pleasing
Consistent
Efficient

Fluent
Accurate
Control
Economical the same

Question 4

Why do we classify skills?

Answer 4

Skills are classified into various groups so that the correct form of practice can be chosen.

Question 5

What is the definition of Closed Skills?

Answer 5

Takes place in a stable and predictable environment.

Question 6

What is the definition of Open Skills?

Answer 6

Takes place when the environment is variable and unpredictable.

Question 7

What is the definition of Gross Skills?

Answer 7

Uses large muscle groups and do not need to be precise.

Question 8

What is the definition of Fine Skills?

Answer 8

Uses smaller muscle groups and must be precise.

Question 9

What is the definition of Continuous Skills?

Answer 9

A skill that has no clear beginning and end, often the end of one part or sub-routine of the skill is the start of the next part.

Question 10

What is the definition of Serial Skill?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What is the definition of High Organisation Skills?

Answer 11

A skill that is not easily broken into parts.

Question 12

What is the definition of Low Organisation Skills?

Answer 12

A skill that is easily broken down into parts.

Question 13

What is the definition of Simple Skill?

Answer 13

A skill that requires few decisions when being performed.

Question 14

What is the definition of Complex Skill?

Answer 14

A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed.

Question 15

What is the definition of Self Paced Skills?

Answer 15

A movement where the performer controls the timing, speed and initiation of the action, often in a stable, closed environment.

Question 16

What is the definition of Externally Paced Skills?

Answer 16

A sporting action where the timing, speed, or rate of execution is controlled by external factors, such as opponents, teammates, or the environment, rather than the performer.