Test1 Ch.3 Ability/Motor learning

Question 1

Ability

Answer 1

General trait or capacity of an individual that is a determinant of a person’s achievement potential for the performance of specific skills.

Question 2

skill

Answer 2

developed with practice

• large #
• modifiable
• dependent on combinations of ability

Question 3

general vs specific motor ability

Answer 3

just because one is great at one task, doesn’t mean they will be at another task

Question 4

physical proficiency abilities

Answer 4

more related to gross motor skills
- static strength
- dynamic strength
- explosive strength
 ect.

Question 5

perceptual motor abilities

Answer 5

more related to specific motor skills
- multi limb coordination
- control precision
- response orientation
ect.

Question 6

why test motor abilities?

Answer 6

• prediction of future performance of a motor skill or physical activity
• evaluation of motor skill performance