A Level PE - Skill Characteristics

A skill performed in an unpredictable environment

A skill that uses large muscle groups

The effect of the learning and performance of one skill on the learning and performance of another

A skill that uses smaller muscle groups

When the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill

A skill performed in predictable environment

When the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill

A skill that has a clear beginning and end

A skill that is not easily broken into parts

A skill that requires few decisions when being performed

Practising the first part of the skill then adding parts gradually

Linking the sub-routines of a task together in order when practising

Practising the skill in its entirety

A skill that is easily broken into parts

The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both

A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed

When the learning one skill has no impact on the learning another

Practise with no rest intervals

Practise with rest intervals

A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement

When the learning of one skill helps the learning of another

When the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another

Changing the practise type and the practise drills

When the learning of one skill is passed across the body from limb to limb

Assessing the skill, identifying a weakness to practise, then putting the skill back together

Going over the skill in the mind without movements