10 Questions
Which one of the following is an example of a closed skill?
Swimming a set distance in a pool
Which one of the following is an example of a basic skill?
Running
Which one of the following is an example of an open skill?
Receiving a tennis serve
Which one of the following is an characteristic of a complex skill?
Performing advanced and intricate movements
Which one of the following statements about basic skills is true?
Basic skills are simple and essential to learning more advanced skills.
Which one of the following skills is performed in an unpredictable and changing environment where the conditions are variable and can't be completely controlled by the performer?
None of the above
Which one of the following skills is performed in a stable and predictable environment where the conditions remain consistent?
Closed Skill
Which one of the following skills is a fundamental movement or action that forms the foundation of more complex skills?
Basic Skill
Which one of the following skills requires a high level of coordination, timing, and expertise and builds upon basic skills?
Complex Skill
Which one of the following skills is an example of a complex skill?
Executing a backflip in gymnastics
Study Notes
Skill Types in Sports and Physical Activities
- Closed Skill: Performed in a stable environment with predictable conditions, allowing for control over the action (e.g., a golf swing).
- Basic Skill: Fundamental movement or action that serves as a building block for more complex skills (e.g., running, jumping).
- Open Skill: Executed in an unpredictable and changing environment where the performer must adapt to external variables (e.g., playing soccer).
Characteristics of Skills
- Complex Skill: Requires high levels of coordination, timing, and expertise, often built on basic skills; involves multiple actions and decision-making processes (e.g., a gymnastics routine).
Environmental Influences on Performance
- Unpredictable Skills: These are performed in environments that vary and are less controlled, requiring adaptability (e.g., team sports).
- Stable Skills: Executed in environments where conditions remain consistent, allowing for practice and repetition (e.g., archery).
True Statements about Skills
- Basic Skills Definition: Serve as the foundation for learning and performing more complex skills, establishing essential physical literacy.
Test your knowledge on skill classifications in sports with this quiz! Learn about open skills, which require adaptability and decision-making, and closed skills, which are performed in stable and predictable environments. Can you differentiate between these two types of skills? Take the quiz to find out!
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