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5.1 Classification of Skill

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Ability

b)

Skill

c)

Technique

2.

The consistent production of goal-oriented movements, which are learned and specific to the task

a)

Ability

b)

Skill

c)

Technique

3.

A way of doing/The way in which a sports skill is performed

a)

Ability

b)

Skill

c)

Technique

4.

Identify the correct relationship between ability, skill & technique

a)

Ability = Skill + The Selection of an Appropriate Technique

b)

The selection of an appropriate technique = Ability + Skill

c)

The selection of an appropriate technique = Skill - Ability

d)

Skill = Ability + The selection of an appropriate technique

5.

Sports that are performed where other performers are directly involved would be considered:

a)

Interactive

b)

Coactive

c)

Individual

6.

Sports that are performed at the same time as others but without direct confrontation would be considered:

a)

Interactive

b)

Coactive

c)

Individual

7.

Sports that are performed in isolation are considered:

a)

Interactive

b)

Coactive

c)

Individual

8.

Skills that have no distinct beginning or end point & may continue for several minutes are:

a)

Discrete Skills

b)

Serial Skills

c)

Continuous Skills

d)

Gross Skills

9.

Skills that involve movements of brief duration, and are defined by a distinct beginning and end are:

a)

Discrete Skills

b)

Serial Skills

c)

Continuous Skills

d)

Gross Skills

10.

Skills that consist of a series or group of discrete skills strung together to create a more complex movement are:

a)

Discrete Skills

b)

Serial Skills

c)

Continuous Skills

d)

Gross Skills

11.

Skills that are performed in a predictable environment where there are no interruptions or changes are:

a)

Open Skills

b)

Closed Skills

c)

Fine Skills

d)

Gross Skills

12.

Skills that are performed in an environment that is constantly changing are:

a)

Open Skills

b)

Closed Skills

c)

Fine Skills

d)

Gross Skills

13.

Skills that involve a combination of large muscle actions that results in a coordinated movement are:

a)

Open Skills

b)

Closed Skills

c)

Fine Skills

d)

Gross Skills

14.

Skills that involve the cooperative use of small muscle groups and the senses of sight and touch are:

a)

Open Skills

b)

Closed Skills

c)

Fine Skills

d)

Gross Skills

15.

A tennis serve would be considered:

a)

Discrete

b)

Serial

c)

Continuous

d)

Fine

e)

Gross

16.

A tennis rally would be considered:

a)

Individual

b)

Coactive

c)

Interactive

17.

The 100m freestyle in swimming is:

a)

Discrete

b)

Serial

c)

Continuous

d)

Gross

e)

Fine

18.

The 100m dash is:

a)

Discrete

b)

Serial

c)

Continuous

d)

Gross

e)

Fine

19.

The 100m dash is:

a)

Individual

b)

Coactive

c)

Interactive

20.

A javelin throw is:

a)

Individual

b)

Coactive

c)

Interactive

21.

A javelin throw is:

a)

Discrete

b)

Serial

c)

Continuous

d)

Gross

e)

Fine

22.

Throwing a dart is

a)

Individual

b)

Coactive

c)

Interactive

23.

Throwing a dart is

a)

Discrete

b)

Serial

c)

Continuous

d)

Gross

e)

Fine

24.

Identify an activity that is a closed skill

a)

A table tennis rally

b)

A rugby match

c)

Archery

d)

Sailing

25.

Identify the activities that are serial skills

a)

100m dash

b)

Gymnastics floor routine

c)

Figure Skating

d)

Triple Jump

26.

Associated with decision-making, tactics, rules, and critical-thinking in team games, and contributes to success in competition.

a)

Cognitive Skill

b)

Motor Skill

c)

Perceptual Skill

d)

Perceptual Motor Skill

27.

Refers to movement without much thinking

a)

Cognitive Skill

b)

Motor Skill

c)

Perceptual Skill

d)

Perceptual Motor Skill

28.

Interpreting & making sense of the environment and information coming from the senses

a)

Cognitive Skill

b)

Motor Skill

c)

Perceptual Skill

d)

Perceptual Motor Skill

29.

Involves the interpretation of environmental stimuli and the motor response to this sensory information

a)

Cognitive Skill

b)

Motor Skill

c)

Perceptual Skill

d)

Perceptual Motor Skill

30.

Which type of skill would be involved in a coach drawing a play during a timeout in basketball?

a)

Cognitive Skill

b)

Motor Skill

c)

Perceptual Skill

d)

Perceptual Motor Skill

31.

Which type of skill would be involved in running a 42km marathon?

a)

Cognitive Skill

b)

Motor Skill

c)

Perceptual Skill

d)

Perceptual Motor Skill

32.

A rugby player choosing to pass based on the positioning of the defense

a)

Cognitive Skill

b)

Motor Skill

c)

Perceptual Skill

d)

Perceptual Motor Skill

33.

Identify Fleishman's Physical Proficiency Abilities (Physical Factors)

a)

Extent Flexibility

b)

Control Precision

c)

Static Strength

d)

Trunk Strength

e)

Response Orientation

34.

Identify Fleishman's Perceptual Motor Abilities (Psychomotor Factors)

a)

Explosive Strength

b)

Dynamic Strength

c)

Reaction Time

d)

Speed of Arm Movement

e)

Rate Control

35.

Identify the factors used to describe a skilled performer

a)

Consistency

b)

Accuracy

c)

Pacing

d)

Speed

e)

Learned

36.

A skilled performer can repeat the task successfully time after time - achieve their goals consistently

a)

Consistency

b)

Accuracy

c)

Learned

d)

Fluency

37.

A skilled performer will selectively attend to, recognize, analyze and interpret visual information more accurately and in turn make the correct decision

a)

Consistency

b)

Accuracy

c)

Learned

d)

Fluency

38.

A skilled performer completes movements with ease - movements are linked, with no noticeable breaks

a)

Consistency

b)

Accuracy

c)

Learned

d)

Fluency

39.

A skilled performer has the ability to vary precisely the parameters of the motor production (force, speed and duration, to suit specific performance constraints)

a)

Consistency

b)

Efficiency

c)

Control

d)

Goal-Directed

40.
100m sprint is an example of a...
a)
Continuous motor skill
b)
Open skill
c)
Fine motor skill
d)
Serial motor skill
41.
Triple jump is an example of a...
a)
Discrete motor skill
b)
Serial motor skill
c)
Continuous motor skill
42.
Which skill classification relates to the influence of the environmental factors on the skill performed?
a)
Fine - Gross
b)
Discrete - Serial - Continuous
c)
Open - Closed
d)
Fundamental - Sport-specific
Fine - Gross
43.
The use of large vs small muscle groups is associated with which skill classification?
a)
Simple - Complex
b)
Self Paced - Externally Paced
c)
Open - Closed
d)
Fine - Gross
44.
A cheerleading routine is a good example of...
a)
Serial and gross motor skills
b)
Serial and fine motor skills
c)
Discrete and gross motor skills
d)
Discrete and fine motor skills
45.
Weightlifting is an example of...
a)
A gross, discrete motor skill
b)
A fine, discrete motor skill
c)
A gross, open skill
d)
A fine, open skill