PE

Classifying Movement Skills

Gross movements

Require the use of large muscle groups and don’t require precision (Jumping)

Fine

Require the use of small muscle groups that require very precise movements (Darts)

Discrete

Has an obvious start or end and are usually short duration (Free throw)

Serial

Combination of a number of discrete skills put together to form a movement (Gymnastics)

Continuous

No distinct start or end (Running)

Closed skills

Predictable and the pacing id determined by the individual

Open skills

Less predictable and the pacing is determined by external forces