Skilled Performance in Sports

What are the six main characteristics of skilled performance?

• Endurance, strength, speed, flexibility, accuracy, agility

• Accuracy, consistency, fluency, coordination, aesthetically pleasing, goal-directed

• Speed, strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, agility

• Power, reaction time, speed, accuracy, coordination, balance

Why is consistency important in skilled performance?

• It allows performers to focus on aesthetics.

• It allows performers to maintain a high level of performance consistently.

• It helps performers to be more creative in their movements.

• It ensures that performers can perform at a high speed.

Which characteristic is crucial for gymnasts when linking moves together?

• Accuracy

• Goal-directed

• Fluency

• Aesthetically pleasing

In badminton, why is accuracy essential when performing drop shots?

• To prevent the opponent from easily returning the shot.

• To ensure the shuttle travels at maximum speed.

• To increase the power of the shot.

• To make the game more aesthetically pleasing.

How does being goal-directed benefit a badminton player?

• It ensures they can play longer matches.

• It helps them focus on winning each point.

• It helps them to be more consistent in their shots.

• It allows them to perform more aesthetically pleasing shots.