Try these questions on the classification of skills.
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Learned actions or learned behaviours with the intention of bringing about predetermined results with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy.
Inherited, stable traits which determine an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill.
Skill can be learnt whereas ability is innate.
A skill which requires very little thought in order to carry it out – basic skills are easy to execute.
Running is an example of a basic skill.
A complex skill requires a lot of thought in order to carry it out – complex skills are difficult to execute.
A lay up shot in basketball is an example of a complex skill.
An open skill is a skill performed in an unpredictable or constantly changing environment, where the performer must adapt to what is happening around her.
Dribbling in hockey is an example of an open skill.
A closed skill is a skill performed in a stable and controlled environment, where the conditions are consistent and predictable.
A tennis serve is an example of a closed skill.
A self-paced skill is a skill where the performer starts the movement and controls the timing and rate of execution of the skill.
A penalty kick in football is an example of a self-paced skill.
An externally paced skill is a skill where the timing and execution of the skill are mainly determined by external factors or opponents.
Returning a serve in tennis is an example of an externally-paced skill.
A gross skill is an explosive skill that involves large muscle groups.
Throwing a javelin in athletics is an example of a gross skill.
A fine skill involves precise, accurate, coordinated movements using small muscle groups.
Putting in golf is an example of a fine skill.
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