KNES 385 Exam 1 questions with correct answers
Motor control Correct Answer-neuromuscular system functions to
activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the
performance of a motor skill
Coordination Correct Answer-the patterning of body and limb motions
relative to each other and to the environmental objects and events
Motor learning Correct Answer-study of the processes involved in
acquiring and refining motor skills that promote or inhibit that
acquisition
What is Skill? Correct Answer-A skill is an action or task that has a
specific goal to achieve
An activity is a skill if it:
-Is directed toward the attainment of a goal
-Is performed voluntarily
-Has been acquired by experience/practice
What makes a skill a motor skill? Correct Answer-A motor skill requires
voluntary body/limb movement to achieve a goal
Levels of Skillfulness Correct Answer-Adaptable
,Consistent
Efficient
What are Movements? Correct Answer-Specific patterns of motion
among joints and body segments used to accomplish action goals.
Classifying Skills Correct Answer-Simplifies discussion
Allows comparison across research
Provides context for coaches/therapists
Classification of Skill Correct Answer-*Classification 1* Size of
Musculature
The prime movers used in surgery and long jumping
Gross-------------------------------------------Fine
Gross uses large musculature involves less movement precision
Fine requires control of small muscles; hand-eye coordination
Middle is small and big muscles (shooting an arrow)
*Classification 2*: Specificity of beginning and end of action
Discrete-------------Serial---------------Continuous
Discrete is having a specified beginning and end (hitting a switch)
Continuous is having arbitrary start and end (swimming)
, Serial involves a series of discrete movements (playing a piano,
hammering a nail
Low Cognitive Demand- Actions are automatic, little thinking
High Cognitive Demand- Motor component less significant than
cognitive
*Classification 4*: Stability of the Environment
Closed-------------------------------------Open
Closed, environment does not change while performing skill, tend to be
self space
Open, environment is changing during performance of the skill, not self
spaced
Ability Correct Answer-An ability is a stable trait or capacity of the
individual that is a determinant of a person's potential for the
performance of specific skills
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