MLD: Skill Classification

What is a skill in sports?

• An action with no specific goal

• An action or set of actions with a predetermined goal

• An action that cannot be improved

• An action that is performed randomly

Which of the following is an example of a gross motor skill?

• Writing with a pen

• Typing on a keyboard

• Running

• Threading a needle

The main focus of the basic/simple vs complex skills continuum is (a)  

• The precision of the movement
• The level of difficulty or complexi
• The environment's effect on the ski
• The speed of the movement

Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill?

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Dribbling a basketball

• Painting a detailed picture

• Jumping over a hurdle

Match the following characteristics with the type of skill they describe.

• Complex skill

• It is affected by the environment and is externally paced

• Gross motor skill

• It is not affected by the environment

• Open skill

• Involves large muscle groups

• Closed skill

• Involves combination of different actions

(a)   is an example of a closed skill.

• Serving a tennis ball
• Hitting a baseball
• Shooting a free throw in basketball
• Passing a soccer ball

What is the primary focus of the fine vs gross motor skills continuum?

• The level of difficulty of the skill

• The precision of the movement and the muscle groups involved

• The speed of the movement

• The environment's effect on the skill

Which of the following skills is most likely to be classified as complex?

• Walking

• Jumping

• Performing a gymnastics routine

• Standing still

What is the main characteristic of a basic skill?

• It requires a lot of concentration

• It involves a combination of different actions

• It requires minimal information to execute

• It is affected by the environment

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

• Bowling in cricket

• Archery

• Golf putting

• Sprinting on a track