Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
18
Chapters
196
Notes
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance
Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Unveil The Secrets Of Skill Classification: Elevate Your Coaching Game Now
664 words
4 mins read
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024
Table of content
Skill classification criteria
- Distinctiveness of movement characteristics (discrete, serial, continuous)
- Stability of the environment (closed, open)
- Size of the musculature involved (fine, gross)
Movement distinctiveness
- Discrete: These skills have a clear start and end. They are short, precise actions like a golf swing, a penalty stroke in field hockey, or a forward roll in gymnastics.
- Example: Throwing a dart is a discrete skill as it starts with aiming and ends once the dart is released.
- Serial: These are a series of discrete skills performed in a specific sequence, forming a more complex movement. For instance, in gymnastics, a routine could consist of flips and somersaults linked together.
- Example: The triple jump in track and field, which consists of a hop, skip, and jump, is a serial skill.
- Continuous: These skills don't have a clear start and end; they are repetitive and rhythmic, performed over an extended period. Swimming, running, and cycling are examples of continuous skills.
- Example: Marathon running is a continuous skill as it involves repetitive foot strikes over a long duration.
Environment stability
- Open: Skills performed in a changing, unpredictable environment, where the athlete must adapt to external factors like teammates, opponents, weather, and boundaries. These skills rely on perception and motor coordination.
- Example: A soccer player must adjust their strategy based on the actions of their teammates and opponents, which makes soccer an open skill.
- Closed: Skills performed in a stable, predictable environment where the movement pattern is consistent each time.
- Example: A gymnast performing a routine on the pommel horse follows a set sequence of movements, making it a closed skill.
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Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Unveil The Secrets Of Skill Classification: Elevate Your Coaching Game Now
664 words
4 mins read
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024
Table of content
Skill classification criteria
- Distinctiveness of movement characteristics (discrete, serial, continuous)
- Stability of the environment (closed, open)
- Size of the musculature involved (fine, gross)
Movement distinctiveness
- Discrete: These skills have a clear start and end. They are short, precise actions like a golf swing, a penalty stroke in field hockey, or a forward roll in gymnastics.
- Example: Throwing a dart is a discrete skill as it starts with aiming and ends once the dart is released.
- Serial: These are a series of discrete skills performed in a specific sequence, forming a more complex movement. For instance, in gymnastics, a routine could consist of flips and somersaults linked together.
- Example: The triple jump in track and field, which consists of a hop, skip, and jump, is a serial skill.
- Continuous: These skills don't have a clear start and end; they are repetitive and rhythmic, performed over an extended period. Swimming, running, and cycling are examples of continuous skills.
- Example: Marathon running is a continuous skill as it involves repetitive foot strikes over a long duration.
Environment stability
- Open: Skills performed in a changing, unpredictable environment, where the athlete must adapt to external factors like teammates, opponents, weather, and boundaries. These skills rely on perception and motor coordination.
- Example: A soccer player must adjust their strategy based on the actions of their teammates and opponents, which makes soccer an open skill.
- Closed: Skills performed in a stable, predictable environment where the movement pattern is consistent each time.
- Example: A gymnast performing a routine on the pommel horse follows a set sequence of movements, making it a closed skill.
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