Skill Acquisition: Lesson 1 Handout.

There are four different sporting skills shown being performed.

For each one: Name the skill.

Identify the type(s) of skill being used.
List as many abilities as possible the athlete might be drawing on to complete the skill.
Classify the skill using each of the four continua we have covered.
Justify you answers with a short explanation.

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Types of Skill: Explanation of type of skill Sporting example

•Cognitive

•Perceptual

•Motor

•Perceptual motor

Classification types:

•Open – Closed

•Discreet - Serial – Continuous

•Gross – Fine

•Self Paced - Externally paced

•Interaction continuum
(individual-coactive-interactive)