Skill & ability

Define the term motor skill.

Explain why skilful movement can be described as aesthetically pleasing.

A coach is working with a beginner gymnast and often uses verbal and visual guidance.

Identify two other types of guidance that the coach could use and give a practical example of each for gymnastics.

Type of guidance:........

Example for gymnastics:........

Type of guidance:........

Example for gymnastics:........

A coach sets a goal of improving a sit and reach test result by 3 cm over a 6-week period.

Name two principles of SMART goal setting that this goal meets.

State two reasons why a coach might set goals.

A gymnast performs a successful backward somersault and lands it very neatly.

Using this example, describe two characteristics of skilful movement.

Give one practical example of a coordinated movement in a sport.

Define the term motor skill.

Which one of the following identifies the characteristics of skilful movement?

Put a tick (✓) in the box next to the correct answer.

Describe the meaning of the following terms when applied to a dance routine.

Aesthetic:........

Fluent:........

Describe two practical examples that show how a skilful performance in sport may be pre-determined.