Sports Acquisition

Skill Development

Skills are learnt and improved through practice over time.

Aesthetic Skills

Skills that are visually pleasing in performance.

Controlled Skills

Skills in which the performer controls the rate and timing.

Efficient Skills

Skills performed smoothly without wasted energy.

Cognitive Element

The mental aspect of a skill requiring thought before action.

Motor Element

The physical aspect of a skill requiring control and efficient movement.

Open Skill

A skill influenced by the environment requiring adaptation.

Closed Skill

A skill performed in a predictable environment with minimal decision-making.

Discrete Skill

A skill with a clear beginning and end.

Serial Skill

A skill made up of multiple discrete elements combined.

Continuous Skill

A skill that has no clear beginning or end.

Fine Skill

A skill characterized by small, precise muscle movements.

Gross Skill

A skill that utilizes large muscle groups for movement.

Self-Paced Skill

A skill that the performer controls the timing and execution.

Externally Paced Skill

A skill influenced by external factors beyond the performer's control.

High Organised Skill

A skill that is difficult to break down due to its speed.

Complex Skill

A skill that involves significant decision-making and cognitive load.

Positive Transfer of Learning

When learning one skill enhances performance in another related skill.

Negative Transfer of Learning

When learning one skill hinders performance in another skill.

Zero Transfer of Learning

No influence of one skill on the learning of another skill.

Bilateral Transfer

Skill transfer from one limb to another within the body.

Whole Practice

Practicing a skill in full to understand its entirety.

Massed Practice

Practice without rest intervals to enhance fitness.

Distributed Practice

Practice with rest intervals for recovery and feedback.

Variable Practice

Utilizing different methods to adapt skills to varied situations.

Whole-Part-Whole Practice

Practicing a skill in full, breaking it down, and then practicing the full skill again.

Progressive-Part Practice

Practicing sub-routines in sequence before combining them in full.

Mental Practice

Rehearsing a skill mentally to enhance performance.

Visual Guidance

Guidance seen through demonstrations to aid learning.

Verbal Guidance

Using verbal explanations to clarify actions or skills.

Manual Guidance

Physically assisting a performer during a skill.

Mechanical Guidance

Using equipment or aids to assist in skill practice.

Intrinsic Feedback

Information perceived by the performer about their own movement.

Extrinsic Feedback

Feedback received from an external source regarding performance.

Positive Feedback

Praise that reinforces successful performance and boosts motivation.

Negative Feedback

Criticism aimed at correcting errors in performance.

Concise Feedback

Feedback that is clear and straightforward.

Specific Feedback

Feedback tailored to the athlete's sport and skill.