Topic 5.1

Skill is the consistent production of goal orientated movements which are learned and specific to a task

General trait or capacity of an individual that is related to a performance of a skill or task

Skill is learnt and can be easily controlled while ability is genetically determined

Technique= Agility+skill

A careful thought approach to a task used in decision making and problem solving eg whether to pass or shoot

Movement controlled by muscles with little thinking required eg appropriate pattern to walk

Interpret information gathered through your sense to guide actions eg riding a bike turning at correct moment

Interpretation of an environment followed by a movement skill eg gymnastic routine

using large muscle groups to produce large movements

series of discrete skills performed in a sequential order

Performed in an environment with changing factors

A skill where external factors dont change

A skill dictated by the surrounding environment

Skills under the control of the performer

Skills performed in isolation

Skills performed at the same time as others but dont interact

Skills performed where others are directly involved

Skills that have a definitve start and end point (handstand)

Discrete skills linked together (triple jump)

Skills that cant be easily broken down and performed continuously (pedaling a bike)

The way in which a sport skill is performed

Goal directed and knows how to achieve them Movements are fluent and everything looks effortless Higher consistency than novice performer Higher accuracy and level of control Skills are learnt and they have a good technique

Unknown of goals and dont know how to improve Inconsistent in performance Less accurate and lower levels of control Skills aren’t yet and technique isnt polished

Physical proficiency refers to gross movement/ use of large muscles groups Perceptual motor abilities refers to a combination of how we make sense of are environment and then act.