Skill - ANSWERThe learned ability to bring about pre-determined results with maximum certainty and efficiency
Open skill - ANSWERA skill performed in an unpredictable environment.
Closed skill - ANSWERA skill performed in a predictable environment
Gross skill - ANSWERA skill that uses larg...
A-level PE skill acquisition Questions &
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Skill - ANSWERThe learned ability to bring about pre-determined results with maximum
certainty and efficiency
Open skill - ANSWERA skill performed in an unpredictable environment.
Closed skill - ANSWERA skill performed in a predictable environment
Gross skill - ANSWERA skill that uses large muscle groups
Fine skill - ANSWERA skill that uses smaller muscle groups
Self-paced skill - ANSWERWhen the performer controls the start and the speed of the
skill
Externally paced skill - ANSWERWhen the performer has no control over the start and
the speed of the skill
Discrete skill - ANSWERA skill that has a clear beginning and end
Serial skill - ANSWERA skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more
integrated movement
Low organised skill - ANSWERA skill that is easily broken into parts
High organised skill - ANSWERA skill that is not easily broken into parts
Simple skill - ANSWERA skill that requires few decisions when being performed
Complex skill - ANSWERA skill that requires decision making using lots of information
when performed
Transfer - ANSWERThe effect of the learning and performance of one skill on the
learning and performance of another.
positive transfer - ANSWERwhen the learning of one skill helps the learning of another
negative transfer - ANSWERwhen the learning of one skill hinders the learning of
another
, zero transfer - ANSWERwhen the learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of
another
bilateral transfer - ANSWERwhen the learning of one skill is passed across the body
from limb to limb
whole practice - ANSWERpracticing a skill in its entirety
Whole-part-whole practice - ANSWERAssessing the skill, identifying weaknesses to
practise, then putting the skill back together
Progressive part practice - ANSWERPractising the first part of the skill then adding
parts gradually. Sometimes called chaining
Chaining - ANSWERLinking the sub routines, or parts of a task, together in order when
practising. The first two parts are learned, then the third part is added; that part is
learned and added to the first two, and so on.
Masses practice - ANSWERNo rest intervals
distributed practice - ANSWERrest intervals between practice sessions
mental practice - ANSWERGoing over the skill in the mind without movement
Varied practice - ANSWERChanging the practice type and the practice drills
Learning - ANSWERA permanent change in behaviour as a result of practice
performance - ANSWERA temporary occurrence that can change from time to time
because of external and internal influences
Cognitive stage of learning - ANSWERThe first stage of learning used by a novice.
Understanding and sub routines are explored by trial and error.
Associative stage of learning - ANSWERThe second stage of learning as motor
programmes are developed and performance is smoother
Autonomous stage of learning - ANSWERThe final stage of learning and used by an
expert when movement is detailed and specific
Feedback - ANSWERInformation to aid error correction
Positive feedback - ANSWEREncouragement
negative feedback - ANSWERerror correction
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