Classification of Skills Quiz

What is an open skill?

• A skill performed in a predictable environment.

• A skill performed in an unpredictable environment.

• A skill with a clear beginning and end.

• A skill that is self-paced.

Which of the following is an example of a discrete skill?

• Cycling

• Swimming

• Throwing a dart

• Running

What is a serial skill?

• A skill with a clear beginning and end.

• Several discrete skills linked together in a specific order.

• A skill that is performed in an unpredictable environment.

• A skill that requires decision making.

Which of the following is an example of a continuous skill?

• Throwing a dart

• Cycling

• Volleyball serve

• Forward roll in gymnastics

What is a fine skill?

• A skill that uses large muscle groups.

• A skill that uses smaller muscle groups.

• A skill that is performed in a predictable environment.

• A skill that is self-paced.

What is an externally-paced skill?

• A skill where the performer controls the start and speed.

• A skill where the environment controls the start and speed.

• A skill that is performed in a predictable environment.

• A skill that is self-paced.

Which of the following is an example of a high organisation skill?

• Swimming stroke

• Volleyball serve

• Forward roll in gymnastics

• Dribbling in hockey

What is positive transfer?

• When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another.

• When the learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another.

• When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another.

• When the learning of one skill is transferred across the body.

What is bilateral transfer?

• When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another.

• When the learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another.

• When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another.

• When the learning of one skill is passed across the body from limb to limb.

Which method of practice involves practicing the skill in its entirety from start to finish without breaking it into sub-routines?

• Whole

• Whole-Part-Whole

• Progressive-Part-Practice

• Part-Whole