What is a skill continuum?
A way of classifying skills on a scale between two extremes
What are the main skill continuums?
Gross - fine
Self paced - externally paced
Open - closed
Simple - complex
What is a gross skill
Uses large muscle groups, big movement
For example- tackling In rugby
What is a fine skill?
Uses Small muscle groups, precision and accuracy
For example darts throw
What is a self paced skill?
Performer controls the timing and speed
For example- gold swing
What is an externally paced skill?
Timing controlled by environment or opponent
For example- returning a tennis serve
What is an open skill ?
Skills affected by environment
For example passing in rugby
What is a closed skill?
Done the same way every time not affected by the environment.
For example - basketball free throw
What is a simple skill?
Few decision to make, quick to learn
For example - a sprint start
What is a complex skill?
Many decisions to make, takes more practice
For example - tumbling in gymnastics
