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the characteristics and classification of skill
define skill
consistent production of goal oriented movement
gross motor skills
involve large muscle groups e.g. walking, running, jumping, kicking
fine motor skills
involve small muscle groups and fine movements e.g. playing piano, darts
open environment
environmental conditions have significant impact
closed environment
stable and predictable environment
discrete skill
movement with clear beginning and end
serial skill
linking together of skills to form a longer, more complex movement
continuous skills
where the end of a cycle of movement is the beginning of another without a clear beginning or end
internal pacing
where the performer controls the rate at which the skill is executed
external pacing
environment and opposition control the rate of performance
individual competitor interaction
performed in isolation, no other performers are involved
coactive competitor interaction
performed with someone else but no direct confrontation
interactive competitor interaction
other performers are involved and can have direct confrontation
define ability
an ability is something you are born with (genetics) and can be difficult to change
motor skills
emphasises movement without much thought
cognitive skills
associated with decision making, critical thinking and strategising. less about execution than being tactful.
perceptual skills
ability to sense and interpret the environment to paint a picture of surroundings
perceptual motor skills
involves thought, interpretation and movement. high perceptual ability and adaptability to environment
physical vs perceptual abilities
physical proficiencies differed from perceptual motor abilities in that they are more generally related to gross physical performance
physical proficiencies areas
strength, flexibility, coordination, stamina
perceptual abilities areas
aim, precision, speed, dexterity,
physical proficiencies
gross movements
perceptual abilities
process information of how and when to move
state the relationship between skill, ability and technique
skill= ability + selection of appropriate technique
difference in skill areas
accuracy, consistency, control, efficiency, fluency, goal directed
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