5.1 - Characteristics & Classification of 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

• Ability

• Skill

• Technique

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

• Ability

• Skill

• Technique

A way of doing/The way in which a sports skill is performed

• Ability

• Skill

• Technique

Identify the correct relationship between ability, skill & technique

• Ability = Skill + The Selection of an Appropriate Technique

• The selection of an appropriate technique = Ability + Skill

• The selection of an appropriate technique = Skill - Ability

• Skill = Ability + The selection of an appropriate technique

Identify the continuums used for the classification of motor skills

• The consistency continuum

• The weather continuum

• The interaction continuum

• The individual continuum

• The environmental requirements continuum

Identify the continuums used for the classification of motor skills

• The motor skill continuum

• The muscular involvement continuum

• The speed continuum

• The continuity continuum

• The pacing continuum

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"

• The interaction continuum

• The muscular involvement continuum

• The environmental requirements continuum

• The continuity continuum

• The pacing continuum

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

• Interactive

• Coactive

• Individual

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

• Interactive

• Coactive

• Individual

Sports that are performed in isolation are considered:

• Interactive

• Coactive

• Individual