Paper 2

• What are the two types of environmental influence in skill classification?

  Open and closed
• What are the two types of pacing in skill classification?

  Self-paced and externally-paced
• How does difficulty classify skills?

  As simple or complex
• What are the two types of muscular involvement in skill classification?

  Gross and fine
• What are the classifications of skills based on continuity?

  • Discrete: clear beginning and end
  • Serial: multiple discrete skills in sequence
  • Continuous: no clear beginning or end
• What is an example of a discrete skill?

  Kicking a football
• What is an example of a continuous skill?

  Cycling
• What is an example of a serial skill?

  Triple jump
• What does low organization in skill classification refer to?

  Single skills that can be broken down
• What does high organization in skill classification refer to?

  Continuous skills requiring seamless activity
• What are the methods of practice in skill acquisition?

  • Whole practice
  • Part practice
  • Massed practice
  • Distributed practice
  • Varied practice
  • Fixed practice
  • Progressive-part practice
• What is whole practice in skill acquisition?

  Practicing the entire skill at once
• What is part practice in skill acquisition?

  Practicing components of a skill separately
• What is massed practice?

  Continuous practice with little rest
• What is distributed practice?

  Practice with intervals of rest
• What is varied practice?

  Practicing skills in different contexts
• What is fixed practice?

  Practicing the same skill in a stable environment
• What is progressive-part practice?

  Practicing parts of a skill gradually
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of different practice methods?

  Strengths:

  • Whole practice: good for beginners
  • Part practice: avoids injury
  • Massed practice: efficient for simple skills
  • Distributed practice: reduces fatigue

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Whole practice: too hard for complex skills
  • Part practice: time-consuming
  • Massed practice: can lead to burnout
  • Distributed practice: may take longer to learn
• Why is whole practice beneficial for beginners?

  It helps them understand the skill as a whole
• Why is part practice useful in skill acquisition?

  It allows for focused learning of complex skills
• What is a potential drawback of massed practice?

  It can lead to fatigue and burnout
• What is a potential drawback of distributed practice?

  It may take longer to learn skills
• How does varied practice benefit skill acquisition?

  It prepares athletes for different situations
• How does fixed practice help in skill acquisition?

  It allows for repetition in a stable environment
• What is the benefit of progressive-part practice?

  It helps in gradually mastering complex skills