Skill Acquisition 2.1

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skill
the learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both
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open skill
a skill performed in an unpredictable environment
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closed skill
a skill performed in predictable environments
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gross skill
a skill that uses large muscle groups
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fine skill
a skill that uses smaller muscle groups
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self-paced skill
when the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill
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externally paced skill
when the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill
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discrete skill
a skill that has a clear beginning and end
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serial skill
a skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement
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low organised skill
a skill that is easily broken into parts
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high organised skill
a skill that is not easily broken into parts
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simple skill
a skill that requires few decisions when being performed
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complex skill
a skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed
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transfer
the effect of the learning and performance of one skill on the learning and performance of another
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positive transfer
when the learning of one skill helps the learning of another
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negative transfer
when the learning of one skill hinders the learning of another
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zero transfer
when the learning of one skill has no impact on the learning of another
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bilateral transfer
when the learning of one skill is passed across the body from limb to limb
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whole practice
practising the skill in its entirety
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whole-part-whole practice
assessing the skill, identifying a weakness to practise, then putting the skill back together
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progressive part practise
practising the first park of the skill then adding parts gradually. sometimes called chaining
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chaining
liking subroutines, or parts of a task, together in order when practising. the first two parts are learned, then the third part is learned and added to the first two, and so on
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massed practice
no rest intervals
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distributed practice
rest intervals
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mental practice
going over the skill in the mind without movement
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varied practice
changing the practice type and the practice drills
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a skill performed in an unpredictable environment

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open skill

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a skill performed in predictable environments

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a skill that uses large muscle groups

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a skill that uses smaller muscle groups

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