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Unit 4 - Skill
Unit 4 - Skill classification
Term | Definition | |
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Skill | A learnt action/behaviour | Intention of bringing about predetermined results with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy |
Basic Skill | Few decisions to be made | Tend to be taught to beginners & can be learnt fairly quickly |
Complex skill | Lots of decisions to be made | Can take time to master |
Open Skill | Unstable environment & often externally paced | The way you do the skill is affected by people around you |
Closed skill | Stable environment & typically self paced | Done the same way every time as not affected by the environment |
Self paced skill | The start of the movement is controlled by the performer | E.g choosing when to start your run up when doing long jump. |
Externally paced skill | The start of the movement is controlled by external factors | The speed or pace of movement is controlled by external factors |
Gross skill | Involves big movements of the body & large muscle groups | Tend not to rely on accuracy and precision |
Fine skill | Involves small, precise movements and small muscle groups | Tend to involve precision and accuracy |
Ability | Inherited from parents | Stable traits that determine an individual's potential to learn or acquire skills |