4.1 Classification of skill

• An open skill is a skill performed in a changing environment, need information processing and is externally paced.
• A closed skill is in an unchangeable environment, limited information processing, is internally paced and is habitual.
• A gross skill involves large muscle groups and does not require precision
• A fine skill involves small muscle groups and requires precision and accuracy.
• An externally paced skill is when environmental characteristics determine when the performer starts the movement.
• A self paced skill is when the performer decides when to start the movement.
• A complex skill requires decision making and needs information processing.
• A simple skill needs minimal decision making and limited information processing.
• A high organisational skill is difficult to break down into sub-routines.
• A low organisational skill is easy to break down into sub-routines.
• A discrete skill has a clear beginning and end.
• A serial skill has several discrete skills joined together.
• A continuous skill has an unclear beginning and end.