Year 6 Skill Acquisition

A discrete skill is

• It is long and drawn out

• It has a distinct beginning and end

• It is very hard

• It is continuous in nature

Which would be classified as an open skill?

• A golf drive

• A tennis serve

• A soccer penalty kick

• Digging a volleyball after a serve

A closed skill is

• Self paced

• Externally paced

• Really hard

• Influenced a lot by others

A gross motor skill

• Uses large muscle groups

• Uses small muscle groups

• Is a small movement

• Is very hard to complete

A serial motor skill

• Has a distinct beginning and end

• Is continuous in nature

• Is a combination of discrete skills

• Requires good aerobic fitness