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Worksheets5.1 - Characteristics & Classification of Skill
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 51mins
A stable, enduring, mainly genetically determined characteristic (something you’re born with) that underlies skilled performance and can be used in a variety of skills
Ability
Skill
Technique
The consistent production of goal-oriented movements, which are learned and specific to the task
Ability
Skill
Technique
A way of doing/The way in which a sports skill is performed
Ability
Skill
Technique
Identify the correct relationship between ability, skill & technique
Ability = Skill + The Selection of an Appropriate Technique
The selection of an appropriate technique = Ability + Skill
The selection of an appropriate technique = Skill - Ability
Skill = Ability + The selection of an appropriate technique
Identify the continuums used for the classification of motor skills
The consistency continuum
The weather continuum
The interaction continuum
The individual continuum
The environmental requirements continuum
Identify the continuums used for the classification of motor skills
The motor skill continuum
The muscular involvement continuum
The speed continuum
The continuity continuum
The pacing continuum
State the continuum that is being referenced by the description:
"A method of describing groups of skills is to group them according to whether the skill is performed without reference to another player, whether there are others involved or whether the skill is dependent upon interaction with the environment"
The interaction continuum
The muscular involvement continuum
The environmental requirements continuum
The continuity continuum
The pacing continuum
Sports that are performed where other performers are directly involved would be considered:
Interactive
Coactive
Individual
Sports that are performed at the same time as others but without direct confrontation would be considered:
Interactive
Coactive
Individual
Sports that are performed in isolation are considered:
Interactive
Coactive
Individual
Skills that have no distinct beginning or end point & may continue for several minutes are:
Discrete Skills
Serial Skills
Continuous Skills
Gross Skills
Skills that involve movements of brief duration, and are defined by a distinct beginning and end are:
Discrete Skills
Serial Skills
Continuous Skills
Gross Skills
Skills that consist of a series or group of discrete skills strung together to create a more complex movement are:
Discrete Skills
Serial Skills
Continuous Skills
Gross Skills
There is a close relationship between skills that are open and skills that are:
Gross Skills
Interactive Skills
Internally Paced Skills
Externally Paced Skills
There is a close relationship between skills that are closed and skills that are:
Gross Skills
Interactive Skills
Internally Paced Skills
Externally Paced Skills
There is a close relationship between skills that are closed and skills that are:
Gross Skills
Interactive Skills
Internally Paced Skills
Externally Paced Skills
Skills that are performed in a predictable environment where there are no interruptions or changes are:
Open Skills
Closed Skills
Fine Skills
Gross Skills
Skills that are performed in an environment that is constantly changing are:
Open Skills
Closed Skills
Fine Skills
Gross Skills
Skills that involve a combination of large muscle actions that results in a coordinated movement are:
Open Skills
Closed Skills
Fine Skills
Gross Skills
Skills that involve the cooperative use of small muscle groups and the senses of sight and touch are:
Open Skills
Closed Skills
Fine Skills
Gross Skills
Skills where performer controls the rate at which the activity is carried out and decides when to initiate movement are:
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
Continuous
Serial
Skills where the action is determined by external sources and involves the performer to react to external stimuli are:
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
Continuous
Serial
A tennis serve would be considered:
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
A tennis serve would be considered:
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Fine
Gross
A tennis rally would be considered:
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
A tennis rally would be considered:
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Gross
Fine
A tennis rally would be considered:
Individual
Coactive
Interactive
The 100m freestyle in swimming is:
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Gross
Fine
The 100m freestyle in swimming is:
Individual
Coactive
Interactive
The 100m freestyle in swimming is:
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
The 100m dash is:
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
The 100m dash is:
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Gross
Fine
The 100m dash is:
Individual
Coactive
Interactive
Golf is:
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
Golf is:
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Gross
Fine
Golf is:
Individual
Coactive
Interactive
A javelin throw is:
Individual
Coactive
Interactive
A javelin throw is:
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Gross
Fine
A javelin throw is:
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
A soccer match is
Individual
Coactive
Interactive
A soccer match is
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Gross
Fine
A soccer match is
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
The high jump is:
Individual
Coactive
Interactive
The high jump is:
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Gross
Fine
The high jump is:
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
Throwing a dart is
Individual
Coactive
Interactive
Throwing a dart is
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Gross
Fine
Throwing a dart is
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
A table tennis forehand is
Individual
Coactive
Interactive
A table tennis forehand is
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
Gross
Fine
A table tennis forehand is
Open
Closed
Internally Paced
Externally Paced
Identify an activity that is externally paced
800m Run
A putt in golf
A soccer penalty kick
Windsurfing
Identify an activity that is a closed skill
A table tennis rally
A rugby match
Archery
Sailing
Identify the activities that are individual skills
50m Butterfly
1500m Run
Golf
Triple Jump
Identify the activities that are individual skills
100m dash
Gymnastics floor routine
Boxing
Figure Skating
Basketball
Identify the activities that are serial skills
50m Butterfly
Javelin Throw
1500m Run
Golf
Identify the activities that are serial skills
100m dash
Gymnastics floor routine
Figure Skating
Triple Jump
Associated with decision-making, tactics, rules, and critical-thinking in team games, and contributes to success in competition.
Cognitive Skill
Motor Skill
Perceptual Skill
Perceptual Motor Skill
Refers to movement without much thinking
Cognitive Skill
Motor Skill
Perceptual Skill
Perceptual Motor Skill
Interpreting & making sense of the environment and information coming from the senses
Cognitive Skill
Motor Skill
Perceptual Skill
Perceptual Motor Skill
Involves the interpretation of environmental stimuli and the motor response to this sensory information
Cognitive Skill
Motor Skill
Perceptual Skill
Perceptual Motor Skill
Which type of skill would be involved in a coach drawing a play during a timeout in basketball?
Cognitive Skill
Motor Skill
Perceptual Skill
Perceptual Motor Skill
Which type of skill would be involved in running a 42km marathon?
Cognitive Skill
Motor Skill
Perceptual Skill
Perceptual Motor Skill
A golfer selecting an appropriate club to account for a strong headwind
Cognitive Skill
Motor Skill
Perceptual Skill
Perceptual Motor Skill
A rugby player choosing to pass based on the positioning of the defense
Cognitive Skill
Motor Skill
Perceptual Skill
Perceptual Motor Skill
Identify Fleishman's Physical Proficiency Abilities (Physical Factors)
Extent Flexibility
Control Precision
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Response Orientation
Identify Fleishman's Physical Proficiency Abilities (Physical Factors)
Explosive Strength
Dynamic Strength
Reaction Time
Speed of Arm Movement
Rate Control
Identify Fleishman's Physical Proficiency Abilities (Physical Factors)
Manual Dexterity
Gross Body Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Arm Hand Steadiness
Gross Body Equilibrium
Identify Fleishman's Physical Proficiency Abilities (Physical Factors)
Wrist Finger Speed
Stamina
Aiming
Dynamic Flexibility
Limb Coordination
Identify Fleishman's Perceptual Motor Abilities (Psychomotor Factors)
Extent Flexibility
Control Precision
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Response Orientation
Identify Fleishman's Perceptual Motor Abilities (Psychomotor Factors)
Explosive Strength
Dynamic Strength
Reaction Time
Speed of Arm Movement
Rate Control
Identify Fleishman's Perceptual Motor Abilities (Psychomotor Factors)
Manual Dexterity
Gross Body Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Arm Hand Steadiness
Gross Body Equilibrium
Identify Fleishman's Perceptual Motor Abilities (Psychomotor Factors)
Wrist Finger Speed
Stamina
Aiming
Dynamic Flexibility
Limb Coordination
Identify the factors used to describe a skilled performer
Consistency
Accuracy
Pacing
Speed
Learned
Identify the factors used to describe a skilled performer
Fluency
Athleticism
Efficiency
Control
Quickness
Identify the factors used to describe a skilled performer
Skill
Goal-Directed
Ability
Intelligence
Technique
A skilled performer can repeat the task successfully time after time - achieve their goals consistently
Consistency
Accuracy
Learned
Fluency
A skilled performer will selectively attend to, recognize, analyze and interpret visual information more accurately and in turn make the correct decision
Consistency
Accuracy
Learned
Fluency
In order to produce a skilled performance, the performer must practice so that the underlying abilities are enhanced
Consistency
Accuracy
Learned
Fluency
A skilled performer completes movements with ease - movements are linked, with no noticeable breaks
Consistency
Accuracy
Learned
Fluency
A skilled performer is able to fit the energy required to the demands of the task
Consistency
Efficiency
Control
Goal-Directed
A skilled performer has the ability to vary precisely the parameters of the motor production (force, speed and duration, to suit specific performance constraints)
Consistency
Efficiency
Control
Goal-Directed
A skilled performer has a clear understanding of the outcome they are trying to achieve
Consistency
Efficiency
Control
Goal-Directed
