25 on 5 Skill Learning 1

Which of the following are the most ‘closed’ skills?

• Tackling an opponent in rugby, ten pin bowling

• Shooting a free throw in basketball, hitting off the tee in T-Ball

• Shooting a netball goal, archery

• Receiving and serving in tennis

• Boxing against an opponent, windsurfing

Answer explanation

The most 'closed' skills are those performed in stable environments with predictable outcomes. Shooting a free throw in basketball and hitting off the tee in T-Ball fit this definition, as they involve set routines and minimal external interference.

Swimming is the most common activity for children aged between 6-13 years old. This activity is an example of what type of skill?

• Open and Gross

• Closed and Fine Motor Skills

• Closed and Gross Motor Skills

• Open and sport specific

Answer explanation

Swimming involves large muscle groups and is performed in a controlled environment, making it a Closed and Gross Motor Skill. Gross motor skills involve whole-body movements, which is characteristic of swimming.

Which of the following best reflects the correct order from the most closed to the most open skill in basketball?

• dribbling the ball down the court, free throw, passing the ball to a teammate

• free throw, dribbling the ball down the court, passing the ball to a teammate

• free throw, passing the ball to a teammate, dribbling the ball down the court

• passing the ball to a teammate, free throw, dribbling the ball down the court

Answer explanation

The correct order from most closed to most open skill is: free throw (static, controlled), passing to a teammate (requires some decision-making), and dribbling down the court (dynamic, involves more variables and movement).

A fast bowler in indoor cricket would most closely exhibit which of the following movement skills?

• discrete, fine and closed

• serial, gross and closed

• continuous, gross and open

• serial, fine and open

Answer explanation

A fast bowler in indoor cricket uses a series of movements (serial) to deliver the ball with significant force (gross) in a controlled environment (closed), making 'serial, gross and closed' the correct choice.

The correct order of skills from most open to most closed is:

• surfing, tackling a player in rugby, bowling a cricket ball, diving into a pool.

• diving into a pool, surfing, bowling a cricket ball, tackling a player in rugby.

• surfing, bowling a cricket ball, diving into a pool, tackling a player in rugby.

• bowling a cricket ball, surfing, tackling a player in rugby, diving into a pool.

Answer explanation

The correct order from most open to most closed is surfing (open skill), tackling a player in rugby (closed skill with some variability), bowling a cricket ball (more closed), and diving into a pool (most closed skill).

In the cognitive stage of learning, what is the learner trying to do?

• understand the skill

• refine the performance

• make the actions automatic

• organise a more efficient movement pattern

Answer explanation

In the cognitive stage of learning, the learner is focused on understanding the skill. This involves grasping the basic concepts and mechanics before moving on to refining performance or automating actions.

Which one of the following is a characteristic of an athlete in the autonomous stage of learning?

• The athlete performs subroutines out of order.

• The athlete is able to detect some of their errors on their own.

• The athlete has difficulty anticipating what movement is needed.

• The athlete can vary the accuracy, speed and uniformity of their movements.

Answer explanation

In the autonomous stage, athletes can adjust their movements effectively, demonstrating control over accuracy, speed, and uniformity. This ability distinguishes them from those in earlier stages, who struggle with these aspects.

Which skill classification relates to the influence of the environmental factors on the skill performed?

• Fine - Gross

• Discrete - Serial - Continuous

• Open - Closed

• Fundamental - Sport-specific

  Fine - Gross

Answer explanation

The skill classification 'Open - Closed' relates to how environmental factors affect performance. Open skills are influenced by changing environments, while closed skills are performed in stable conditions.

For this picture, classify the skill

• Closed, fine motor skill

• Open, gross motor skill

• Open, fine motor skill

• Closed, gross motor skill

Answer explanation

The skill is classified as 'open' because it involves interacting with a dynamic environment, and 'gross motor' as it requires large muscle movements, such as running or jumping, rather than precise hand movements.

Which of the following skills is considered a gross motor skill?

• Running a marathon

• Drawing a portrait

• Typing on a keyboard

• Playing the piano

Answer explanation

Running a marathon is a gross motor skill as it involves large muscle movements and coordination of the whole body. In contrast, drawing, typing, and playing the piano require fine motor skills, which involve smaller, precise movements.