Unit 10: Technical Skills

What is a Technique?

• A sequence of actions often used to perform a task

• A type of physical exercise

• A piece of equipment used in sports

• A rule governing a sport

What is a Skill?

• The ability to perform a complex action with precision

• A type of sport

• A training program for athletes

• A position in a team sport

What is a Fine Motor Skill?

• A skill involving large muscle movements

• A skill that requires little coordination

• A skill involving small movements, usually of the fingers and hands

• A skill that is only used in fine arts

What is an example of a Fine Motor Skill?

• Running

• Jumping

• Writing

• Swimming

What is a Gross Motor Skill?

• A skill involving small, precise movements

• A skill involving large movements that use the big muscles of the body

• A skill that requires mental calculation

• A skill used in board games

What is an example of a Gross Motor Skill?

• Sewing

• Typing

• Running

• Drawing

What Variables can affect the environment when performing in sport?

• The type of equipment used

• The weather conditions

• The audience's reaction

• All of the above

What is an Open Skill?

• A skill performed in a stable, predictable environment

• A skill that is not influenced by external factors

• A skill performed in a variable and unpredictable environment

• A skill that can only be performed outdoors

What is an example of an Open Skill?

• Chess

• Javelin throw

• Tackling in football

• Archery

What is a Closed Skill?

• A skill that requires interaction with other players

• A skill performed in a variable and unpredictable environment

• A skill performed in a stable, predictable environment

• A skill that is performed without any rules