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5.1 - Characteristics & Classification of Skill Review

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State the continuum that is being referenced by the description:

"A method of describing groups of skills is to group them according to whether the skill is performed without reference to another player, whether there are others involved or whether the skill is dependent upon interaction with the environment"

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State the continuum that is being referenced by the description:

"A method of describing groups of skills is to group them according to whether the skill is performed without reference to another player, whether there are others involved or whether the skill is dependent upon interaction with the environment"

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Matching the following terms with their correct definitions

Skill 

A stable, enduring, mainly genetically determined characteristic (something you’re born with) that underlies skilled performance and can be used in a variety of skills

Technique

The consistent production of goal-oriented movements, which are learned and specific to the task

Technique

The way in which a sports skill is performed

Ability

A way of doing

Identify the correct relationship between ability, skill & technique

Ability = Skill + The Selection of an Appropriate Technique

Technique = Ability + Skill

Technique = Skill - Ability

Skill = Ability + Technique

Identify the 5 continuums used for the classification of motor skills

The consistency continuum 

The weather continuum

The individual continuum

The interaction continuum

The motor skill continuum 

The environmental requirements continuum

The muscular involvement continuum

The speed continuum

The continuity continuum

The involvement continuum

The pacing continuum

Sports that are performed in isolation are considered:

Interactive

Coactive

Individual

Competitive

Sports that are performed where other performers are directly involved would be considered:

Interactive

Coactive

Individual

Competitive

Sports that are performed at the same time as others but without direct confrontation would be considered:

Interactive

Coactive

Individual

Competitive

Skills that have no distinct beginning or end point & may continue for several minutes are:

Discrete Skills

Serial Skills

Continuous Skills

Gross Skills

Skills that involve movements of brief duration, and are defined by a distinct beginning and end are:

Discrete Skills

Serial Skills

Continuous Skills

Gross Skills

Skills that consist of a series or group of discrete skills strung together to create a more complex movement are:

Discrete Skills

Serial Skills

Continuous Skills

Gross Skills

There is a close relationship between skills that are open and skills that are:

Gross Skills

Interactive Skills

Internally Paced Skills

Externally Paced Skills

There is a close relationship between skills that are closed and skills that are:

Gross Skills

Interactive Skills

Internally Paced Skills

Externally Paced Skills

Skills that are performed in a predictable environment where there are no interruptions or changes are:

Open Skills

Closed Skills

Fine Skills

Gross Skills

Skills that are performed in an environment that is constantly changing are:

Open Skills

Closed Skills

Fine Skills

Gross Skills

Skills that involve a combination of large muscle actions that results in a coordinated movement are:

Open Skills

Closed Skills

Fine Skills

Gross Skills

Skills that involve the cooperative use of small muscle groups and the senses of sight and touch are:

Open Skills

Closed Skills

Fine Skills

Gross Skills

Skills where performer controls the rate at which the activity is carried out and decides when to initiate movement are:

Internally Paced 

Externally Paced

Continuous

Serial

Skills where the action is determined by external sources and involves the performer to react to external stimuli are:

Internally Paced 

Externally Paced

Continuous

Serial

A tennis serve would be considered:

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

A tennis rally would be considered:

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

Gross

Fine

Individual

Coactive

Interactive

The 100m freestyle in swimming is:

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

Gross

Fine

Individual

Coactive

Interactive

The 100m dash is:

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

Gross

Fine

Individual

Coactive

Interactive

Golf is:

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

Gross

Fine

Individual

Coactive

Interactive

A javelin throw is:

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

Gross

Fine

Individual

Coactive

Interactive

A soccer match is

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

Gross

Fine

Individual

Coactive

Interactive

The high jump is:

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

Gross

Fine

Individual

Coactive

Interactive

Throwing a dart is

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

Gross

Fine

Individual

Coactive

Interactive

A table tennis forehand is

Open

Closed

Internally Paced

Externally Paced

Discrete

Serial 

Continuous

Gross

Fine

Individual

Coactive

Interactive

Identify an activity that is externally paced

800m Run

A putt in golf

A soccer penalty kick

Windsurfing

Identify an activity that is a closed skill

A table tennis rally

A rugby match

Archery 

Sailing

Identify the activities that are individual skills

50m Butterfly

1500m Run

Golf

Triple Jump

100m dash

Boxing

Basketball

Gymnastics floor routine

Figure Skating

Identify the activities that are serial skills

50m Butterfly

1500m Run

Golf

Triple Jump

100m dash

Gymnastics floor routine

Figure Skating

Perceptual Motor Skill

Associated with decision-making, tactics, rules, and critical-thinking in team games, and contributes to success in competition.

Perceptual Skill

Refers to movement without much thinking

Cognitive Skill

Interpreting & making sense of the environment and information coming from the senses

Motor Skill

Involves the interpretation of environmental stimuli and the motor response to this sensory information

Which type of skill would be involved in a coach drawing a play during a timeout in basketball?

Perceptual Skill

Perceptual Motor Skill

Cognitive Skill

Motor Skill

Which type of skill would be involved in running a 42km marathon?

Perceptual Skill

Motor Skill

Perceptual Motor Skill

Cognitive Skill

A golfer selecting an appropriate club to account for a strong headwind

Motor Skill

Cognitive Skill

Perceptual Motor Skill

Perceptual Skill

A rugby player choosing to pass based on the positioning of the defense

Cognitive Skill

Motor Skill

Perceptual Motor Skill

Perceptual Skill

Identify all 9 of Fleishman's Physical Proficiency Abilities (Physical Factors)

Response Orientation

Arm Hand Steadiness

Dynamic Flexibility

Static Strength

Aiming

Finger Dexterity

Rate Control

Extent Flexibility

Control Precision

Explosive Strength

Manual Dexterity

Trunk Strength

Gross Body Equilibrium 

Limb Coordination

Stamina

Reaction Time

Wrist Finger Speed

Speed of Arm Movement

Gross Body Coordination

Dynamic Strength

Identify all 11 of Fleishman's Perceptual Motor Abilities (Psychomotor Factors)

Response Orientation

Trunk Strength

Stamina

Control Precision

Wrist Finger Speed

Limb Coordination

Explosive Strength

Extent Flexibility

Gross Body Equilibrium 

Speed of Arm Movement

Dynamic Strength

Gross Body Coordination

Static Strength

Finger Dexterity

Dynamic Flexibility

Aiming

Reaction Time

Rate Control

Arm Hand Steadiness

Manual Dexterity

Identify all of the factors used to describe a skilled performer

Efficiency

Quickness

Consistency

Pacing

Goal-Direct

Speed

Fluency

Athleticism

Learned

Skill

Ability

Accuracy

Control

Match the factors that describe a skilled performer with the appropriate description

Fluency

A skilled performer can repeat the task successfully time after time - achieve their goals consistently

Control

A skilled performer will selectively attend to, recognize, analyze and interpret visual information more accurately and in turn make the correct decision

Goal-Directed

In order to produce a skilled performance, the performer must practice so that the underlying abilities are enhanced

Accuracy

A skilled performer completes movements with ease - movements are linked, with no noticeable breaks

Learned

A skilled performer is able to fit the energy required to the demands of the task

Efficiency

A skilled performer has the ability to vary precisely the parameters of the motor production (force, speed and duration, to suit specific performance constraints)

Consistency

A skilled performer has a clear understanding of the outcome they are trying to achieve