MLD : Skill Classification

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What is a skill in sports?

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A skill is an action or set of actions with a predetermined goal that performers attempt to achieve. It is learned and improved through practice and experience.

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What are motor skills?

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Motor skills refer to activities or tasks requiring voluntary head, body, and/or limb movement to achieve a goal. They are part of daily activities and sports.

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What are the three continuums used to classify motor skills?

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Motor skills are classified along three continuums: Basic/Simple vs Complex Skills, Fine vs Gross Motor Skills, and Open vs Closed Skills.

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What is the Basic/Simple vs Complex Skills continuum?

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This continuum focuses on the level of difficulty or complexity of the movement. Basic skills require little concentration, while complex skills involve a combination of actions and require more attention.

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What is the Fine vs Gross Motor Skills continuum?

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This continuum focuses on the precision of the movement and the muscle groups involved. Gross motor skills use large muscle groups, while fine motor skills use small muscle groups and require more precision.

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What is the Open vs Closed Skills continuum?

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This continuum focuses on how the environment affects skill execution. Open skills are affected by the environment and are externally paced, while closed skills are not affected by the environment and are internally paced.