Skill Classification & Stages of Learning
What are the three stages of learning?
Cognitive, associative and autonomous
True or false: Open skills are performed in a more predictable environment
False
What are the two main types of skill analysis?
Subjective and objective
Name two types of feedback
Any two of the following:
Intrinsic, extrinsic, knowledge of performance, knowledge of results
True or false: Different practice methods suit different situations and athletes
True
What is a fundamental movement skill?
They are basic movement patterns we learn at a young age that form the foundation for more complex skills.
Name two examples of continuous skills.
Running, walking, swimming, cycling, rowing
A coach records a player's sprint time. Is this subjective or objective?
Objective
A coach says, "You scored 8 out of 10 shots." What type of feedback is this?
Extrinsic or knowledge of results
Name a practice method that is suitable for beginners
Any of the following:
Part, blocked or distributed
Name two fundamental movement skills associated with AFL.
Any two of the following:
Kicking, catching, running, jumping, balancing
What is the difference between a discrete skill and a serial skill.
A discrete skill has a clear beginning and end whereas a serial skill is a series of discrete skills linked together.
Give two reasons as to why coaches/athletes analyse performance:
Any two of the following:
Identify strengths/weaknesses, improve technique/performance, monitor improvement, to help set goals, helps create feedback, develop tactics/strategies, observe opponents
Provide an example of intrinsic feedback.
Any example that incorporates the sense - eg: hearing, feeling, seeing
What is the difference between whole practice and part practice?
Whole practice involves practicing the entire skill beginning to end whereas part practice involves breaking the skill into smaller sections.
A performer is becoming more consistent but still needs feedback to refine their technique. What stage of learning are they in and why?
Associative - they have developed the basic skill but are still refining and improving consistency.
Give two specific reasons as to why an AFL marking contest is considered an open skill?
Any two of the following:
Unpredictable ball flight, opponents/defenders, teammates moving, player must react to changes, timing and positioning can change, every contest is different
What are two advantages of subjective analysis?
Any two of the following:
Low cost, quick and easy, no equipment required, immediate feedback, builds connection between athlete and coach
KP provides feedback about how the skill is performed and KR provides feedback on the outcome of the performance
What is the difference between blocked and random practice?
Blocked practice involves performing the same skill repeatedly whereas random practice involves performing different skills in an unpredictable order
What are the three categories of Fundamental Movement Skills?
Locomotor, stability and manipulative
Rank the following four skills from most closed to open:
Soccer penalty kick, archery shot, surfing, gymnastics vault
1. Archery shot
2. Gymnastics vault
3. Soccer penalty kick
4. Surfing
Name two out of the five key steps for movement skill analysis.
Any two of the following:
Preparation and planning, observation, detection and evaluation, diagnosis, correcting errors
What are the three components of effective feedback?
It is specific, timely and positive
What is a factor that influences which practice method a coach chooses?
Any of the following:
Athlete's stage of learning, how hard the skill is, the environment the skill is performed in, goals of the practice session, how much time is available