5.1.2 Classifications of skill

• What is the primary purpose of skill classification in sports psychology?

  Tailor training programs
• Match the skill classification with its description:

  Basic vs Complex ↔️ Simple to intricate execution

  Open vs Closed ↔️ Predictable vs unpredictable environment
• What is an example of a complex skill that involves intricate movements and coordination?

  Gymnastics routine
• In which type of environment are closed skills executed?

  Stable, predictable
• What do cognitive skills primarily involve?

  Mental processes
• Perceptual skills rely on the interpretation and use of sensory information from the environment
• Psychomotor skills involve physical movement and coordination.


  True
• Basic skills typically involve minimal cognitive and perceptual components
• What type of environment is associated with open skills?

  Unpredictable
• Closed skills are executed in stable, predictable environments without needing adjustment.

  True
• Shooting free throws in basketball is an example of a closed skill because the environment is stable and predictable
• What is a key focus in individual skills?

  Personal technique
• Individual skills are executed independently, while team-based skills rely on coordinating with teammates
• An example of an individual skill is serving in tennis
• What is an example of a team-based skill in volleyball?

  Setting
• What are the two main classifications of skills in sports?

  Individual and team-based
• Skill classification helps athletes and coaches tailor training programs effectively.


  True
• Open skills are performed in unpredictable environments
• Cognitive skills involve mental processes such as decision-making and problem-solving
• Psychomotor skills involve physical movement and coordination.

  True
• What is the key component of psychomotor skills?

  Muscle control
• Open skills require quick adaptations due to the unpredictability of the environment
• Individual skills are executed independently, while team-based skills require coordination with teammates.


  True
• What is an example of a complex skill in sports?

  Performing a gymnastics routine
• Basic and closed skills are simpler and executed in more stable environments
• Skill classification is the process of categorizing skills based on their complexity and environmental factors
• Walking is an example of a basic skill due to its simplicity and minimal coordination requirements.


  True
• Open skills are performed in unpredictable environments requiring quick adaptations
• Reaction time and opponent influence are key factors in classifying open skills.


  True
• Planning and strategy are key components of cognitive skills.

  True
• What is an example of a sport that requires perceptual skills, such as timing and spatial awareness?

  Soccer
• What is an example of a skill that requires precision and reaction time, and is therefore psychomotor?

  Throwing a dart
• Complex skills often integrate cognitive, perceptual, and psychomotor skills.


  True
• Open skills require quick adaptations due to the unpredictable nature of the environment
• What is an example of an open skill in sports?

  Playing soccer
• Match the skill classification with its description:

  Individual Skills ↔️ Performed by a single athlete

  Team-based Skills ↔️ Involve coordination with teammates
• Team-based skills require communication and cooperation with teammates.


  True
• What are individual skills in sports characterized by?

  Independent execution
• Team-based skills require coordination and interaction between multiple players.


  True
• Individual skills are executed independently, while team-based skills rely on coordination