Understanding Skills in Sport and Performance

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

• Playing soccer

• Swimming in a pool

• Driving a car

• Playing tennis

Which of the following is an example of an open skill?

• Bowling

• Typing on a keyboard

• Surfing

• Running on a treadmill

Which characteristic best describes a discrete skill?

• It has a clear beginning and end

• It is repetitive and continuous

• It involves multiple steps

• It is performed in a stable environment

Which characteristic best describes a continuous skill?

• It has a clear beginning and end

• It is performed in a stable environment

• It is repetitive and ongoing

• It involves decision making

What is the first stage of skill learning according to Fitts and Posner's model?

• Autonomous stage

• Associative stage

• Cognitive stage

• Proficiency stage

In which stage of skill learning does the performer begin to refine their movements and make fewer errors?

• Cognitive stage

• Associative stage

• Autonomous stage

• Initial stage

Which phase of skill acquisition involves the learner performing the skill automatically without conscious thought?

• Cognitive phase

• Associative phase

• Autonomous phase

• Initial phase

Which of the following is a type of performance measure used to assess skill learning?

• Reaction time

• Colour preference

• Height

• Weight

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a discrete skill?

• It has a clear beginning and end

• It is repetitive and ongoing

• It is often brief in duration

• It involves a single, distinct movement

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

• Throwing a dart

• Typing a single letter

• Cycling

• Kicking a football