Motor Skills and Performance Characteristics

The video tutorial covers the classification of skills, focusing on different types of skills such as motor, cognitive, perceptual, and perceptual-motor skills. It explains the motor skills continuum, highlighting gross and fine skills, open and closed skills, and more. The tutorial differentiates between skill and ability, emphasizing Fleishman's physical proficiency and perceptual motor abilities. It also discusses the importance of technique in skill performance and contrasts skilled performers with novices. The video concludes with additional resources for teachers.

What is the primary characteristic of a motor skill?

• Depends on environmental factors

• Requires minimal thinking or perception

• Is always goal-oriented

• Involves significant cognitive processing

Which of the following best describes a fine motor skill?

• Is a continuous loop of actions

• Involves large muscle groups

• Is performed in an unstable environment

• Requires precise movements using small muscles

How is ability different from skill?

• Skill cannot be improved over time

• Ability is a natural trait, while skill is learned

• Ability is learned through practice

• Skill is genetically determined

What does Fleishman's physical proficiency abilities focus on?

• Cognitive processing of tasks

• Coordination and reaction time

• Gross movements and large muscle groups

• Perception of the environment

What is the role of technique in performing a skill?

• It is the same as ability

• It is a natural ability from birth

• It is the method of executing a skill

• It is unrelated to skill performance

Which statement best describes a skilled performer?

• They have sporadic accuracy

• They can learn new skills quickly

• They rely on a single skill for all scenarios

• They have low control over their actions

What is a key difference in goal-directed skills between skilled and novice performers?

• Skilled performers use the same skill in all scenarios

• Novice performers adapt their skills based on the situation

• Skilled performers choose skills based on the scenario

• Novice performers have long-term goals

How does efficiency differ between skilled and novice performers?

• Skilled performers use more energy

• Novice performers have precise technique

• Skilled performers preserve energy through technique

• Novice performers have high efficiency

What is a characteristic of fluency in skilled performers?

• Erratic skill execution

• Seamless linking of skills

• Inconsistent performance

• Slow learning of new skills

Why can skilled performers learn new skills quickly?

• They have an autonomous skill set

• They need extensive practice

• They rely on cognitive processing

• They have a low ability level