Characteristics of Skills Quiz

What is a characteristic of a simple skill?

• High levels of coordination needed

• Reduced importance of decision-making

• A high number of complicated subroutines

• Decision-making is key

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

• Basketball free throw

• Tennis smash

• Long jump

• Hammer throw

Which skill is classified as closed?

• Tennis return

• Batting in cricket

• Long jump

• Tennis smash

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

• Tennis return

• Basketball free throw

• Batting in cricket

• Tennis smash

What type of skills are generally self-paced?

• Open skills

• Closed skills

• Complex skills

• Simple skills

Which of the following is a characteristic of open skills?

• Take place in a predictable environment

• No need to adapt technique

• Largely perceptual skills

• Timing is under the performer’s control

What does the classification of muscular involvement (gross-fine) depend on?

• The speed of the movement

• The level of precision required

• The duration of the movement

• The strength of the muscles used

What type of skills use small muscular groups and require high control and accuracy?

• Gross skills

• Fine skills

• Serial skills

• Continuous skills

What is a characteristic of continuous skills?

• Have an obvious beginning or end

• Follow a specific sequence

• No obvious beginning or end

• Require high precision

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

• Running

• Triple jump

• Swimming

• Pole vaulting