PE: Skill classification

• What is the main topic of the study material?

  Organisation
• What does "high organisation" refer to in the context of skills?

  It refers to skills that are complex and require a high level of coordination.
• What are sub-routines in skill organization?

  • Components of a skill
  • Can be practiced separately
  • Help in mastering complex skills
• Give an example of a skill that can be practiced as separate parts.

  Cartwheel
• What is an example of a skill that involves separate parts in a team sport?

  Shooting in netball
• What is an example of a complex skill?

  Triple jump
• What distinguishes complex skills from simple skills?

  Complex skills require more decisions and have a higher perceptual load.
• What is an example of a simple skill?

  Running
• What does a high perceptual load indicate about a skill?

  It indicates that the performer must make many decisions while executing the skill.
• What is an example of a technically difficult skill in netball?

  Fly in netball
• What does the acronym HOOK: CMOPED stand for?

  • Continuity
  • Muscular involvement
  • Organisation
  • Pacing
  • Environmental influence
  • Difficulty
• What characterizes an open skill?

  An open skill is affected by a changing environment and requires decision-making.
• Give an example of an open skill in netball.

  Passing in a game
• What does externally paced mean in skill performance?

  It means the speed of performance is controlled by the environment.
• What is an example of an externally paced skill in netball?

  Passing when the opposition loses a player
• What characterizes a closed skill?

  A closed skill is not affected by a changing environment and is determined by the player's routine.
• Give an example of a closed skill.

  Diving
• What does self-paced mean in skill performance?

  It means the speed of performance is controlled by the performer.
• Give an example of a self-paced skill.

  Diving
• What are the three classifications of skills based on continuity?

  • Discrete: Clear beginning and end
  • Serial: Several elements combined
  • Continuous: No clear beginning or end, ongoing
• What is a characteristic of a discrete skill?

  It has a clear beginning and end.
• What is a characteristic of a serial skill?

  It involves several elements combined together.
• What is a characteristic of a continuous skill?

  It has no clear beginning or end and is ongoing.
• Give an example of a continuous skill.

  Running
• What characterizes fine skills?

  They require great accuracy and involve small muscle groups.
• What characterizes gross skills?

  They are powerful and involve large muscle groups.
• Give an example of a gross skill.

  Jump in netball