Motor Skill Classification Overview
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What are the three main types of movement continuity?

  • Closed skills, open skills, complex skills
  • Discrete skills, serial skills, continuous skills (correct)
  • Simple skills, compound skills, advanced skills
  • Linear skills, angular skills, combined skills

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a discrete skill?

  • Examples include kicking a ball or throwing a dart
  • Brief duration of movement
  • Clear beginning and end point
  • Repetitive actions (correct)

What is a key characteristic of a serial skill?

  • A sequence of discrete movements performed in a specific order (correct)
  • A skill that involves manipulating an object
  • A single, continuous movement
  • A skill that requires constant adaptation to changing environments

Which of the following is an example of a continuous skill?

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Gentile's 2-dimensional Taxonomy is a tool used primarily to analyze and classify motor skills based on movement continuity.

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What are the two main dimensions of Gentile's 2-dimensional Taxonomy?

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A skill classified as 'stable body' in Gentile's Taxonomy implies the athlete will be moving during the performance of the skill.

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The 'mobile body' classification in Gentile's Taxonomy means that the skill is performed while moving, but without any object manipulation.

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In Gentile's Taxonomy, a skill classified as 'with object manipulation' would include tasks such as:

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According to Gentile's Taxonomy, as you move from the upper left corner to the lower right corner of the classification table, how does the complexity of a motor skill generally change?

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What are some ways to simplify a complex motor skill, according to Gentile's Taxonomy?

<p>Reducing the fine motor component, reducing body motion, simplifying the environment, and identifying/simplifying regulatory conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The classification dimension of '__________' in Gentile's Taxonomy is concerned with whether the environment is stationary or in motion.

<p>environmental context</p> Signup and view all the answers

The task of 'basketball dribbling' would be classified as an '__________' skill in Gentile's Taxonomy due to the constant movement of players and the dynamic nature of the game.

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What are some of the regulatory conditions that make basketball dribbling a challenging skill?

<p>Location of other players, ball characteristics, speed of the player's movements, presence of a defender, boundary lines, and floor characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the practice of basketball dribbling be simplified to make it easier to learn?

<p>Practicing with a lighter ball and a larger court (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Removing the requirement to run or walk while practicing basketball dribbling would be considered a simplification of the skill, according to Gentile's Taxonomy

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Simplifying the ball used for dribbling can improve the ease of learning the skill by changing the object manipulation dimension of the task

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Which of the following best describes a discrete skill?

<p>A skill that has a clear beginning and end point and is brief in duration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a serial skill?

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Which of the following best describes a continuous skill?

<p>A skill that is repetitive and has an arbitrary beginning or end (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gentile's 2-dimensional Taxonomy is a system for classifying motor skills based on environmental stability and action function.

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According to Gentile's Taxonomy, a skill performed in a stable environment with no object manipulation would be classified as:

<p>Closed skill with no object manipulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor typically considered in Gentile's Taxonomy?

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In Gentile's Taxonomy, a skill with a stationary body and no object manipulation would be categorized as a:

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According to Gentile's Taxonomy, skills become more complex as you move from the upper left corner to the lower right corner of the matrix.

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What are some ways that a motor skill can be simplified to aid learning, according to Gentile's Taxonomy?

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What is the primary reason why basketball dribbling is classified as an open skill?

<p>The player must constantly adjust to the movements of defenders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List at least three key regulatory conditions that influence the performance of basketball dribbling.

<p>Key regulatory conditions in basketball dribbling include the location of other players, the ball's characteristics, the speed of player movement, the presence of a defender, boundary lines, and the floor's characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the complexity of basketball dribbling be simplified for a beginner?

<p>Practice dribbling in a stationary position without a defender (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the action function of basketball dribbling can be simplified for a beginner.

<p>Simplifying the action function of basketball dribbling for a beginner can be achieved by focusing on the basics, such as dribbling stationary or slow walking instead of running, and simplifying the ball characteristics, such as using a smaller and lighter ball with easier grip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Discrete skill

A skill with a clear beginning and end, and short duration.

Serial skill

A series of discrete movements, performed in a specific order, to create a larger skill.

Continuous skill

A skill with no clear beginning or end and repetitive actions.

Gentile's Taxonomy

A 2-dimensional framework for classifying motor skills.

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Environmental stability

Describes the environment—is it stationary or constantly changing?

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Closed skill

A skill performed in a stable, predictable environment.

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Open skill

A skill performed in a changing, unpredictable environment.

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Stable body

The body's position in relation to the environment, little movement.

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Quasi-mobile body

The body position with some movement, but not full body transport.

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Mobile body

The body position with substantial movement.

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Object manipulation

Involves using an object to complete a task.

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No object manipulation

Tasks without using an object.

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Action Function

The actions that can be performed to achieve the task.

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Skill simplification

Making a skill easier to learn by reducing complexity.

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Basketball dribbling

A motor skill involving ball handling and movement.

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Key regulatory conditions

Factors impacting performance in a skill.

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Identifying simplification ideas

Strategies for practicing a skill effectively and to make it easily learnable.

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Movement Continuity

Describes the flow of movement based on the presence or absence of clear starting and ending points.

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Study Notes

Motor Skill Classification

  • Discrete Skills: Characterized by distinct beginnings and endings, and are brief. Examples include throwing a ball or hitting a golf ball.

  • Serial Skills: A sequence of discrete movements performed in a specific order to achieve a larger motor skill. These elements must be performed sequentially for proficiency. Throwing a baseball or gymnastics routine are examples.

  • Continuous Skills: Repetitive movements without a clear beginning or end point. Examples include running or swimming. Many include tracking tasks, and can be adapted through changes such as starting or stopping points.

Gentile's Two-Dimensional Taxonomy

  • A system for classifying motor skills to aid in instruction, practice, and therapy. It considers environmental stability and action of the body or object manipulation.

Environmental Stability

  • Closed Skills: Performed in a stable, predictable environment (stationary).
  • Open Skills: Performed in an unstable, unpredictable environment (in motion).

Action Function

  • Stable Body: Minimal or no body movement, body is stationary.
  • Quasi-Mobile Body: Linear or angular displacement of the center of mass, but no body transport.
  • Mobile Body: Involves body transport, like running or jumping.

Object Manipulation

  • No Object Manipulation: Skills like balance or gymnastics.
  • With Object Manipulation: Skills that involve interacting with an object, like catching a ball.

Complexity and Difficulty

  • Skills become progressively more complex moving from the upper left (closed, stable, no object) to the lower right (open, mobile, with object manipulation) quadrant of the taxonomy.

Simplification of Skills

  • Motor skills can be simplified to aid learning through adaptations like:
    • Reducing the fine motor component
    • Reducing body motion
    • Simplifying the open environment
    • Identifying and simplifying regulatory conditions (e.g., the presence of other players)

Applying the Taxonomy (e.g., Basketball Dribbling)

  • Environmental Context: Open, due to players' movements and other variables. Key regulatory conditions include players' positions, ball type, and court environment. Simplifying this could involve practicing without other players, or ignoring certain conditions.

  • Locomotor Action: Usually yes – players run/walk; can be simplified by practicing without moving (in place or while slow walking) to improve dribbling.

  • Object Manipulation: Yes – includes handling the ball. Can be simplified by using different-sized or easier-to-grip balls.

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Explore the key concepts of motor skill classification, including discrete, serial, and continuous skills. Learn about Gentile's Two-Dimensional Taxonomy and the distinction between open and closed skills. This quiz is designed to enhance your understanding of motor skill classification for effective instruction and practice.

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