Characteristics Of A Skilled Performance - Classification Of Skill In Sport

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  1. Characteristics of a skilled performance
  2. Classification of movement skills on a continuum
  3. Environmental continuum in sport
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Characteristics of a skilled performance

The majority of sports require key characteristics to achieve a skilled performance. Skills are learned abilities that athletes acquire through training and practice. Skill may be defined as the ability to perform at a high standard effectively and efficiently.

Skilled performance

When watching a performer or performance, a skilled performance can be identified when demonstrating the following characteristics:

Golfer Rory McIlroy lines up a putt at the PGA Championship
Figure caption, Rory McIlroy lines up a putt at the PGA Championship

Effectiveness

  • Accurate – eg playing the shot to where you want it to go
  • Consistency – eg you can repeat the shot over and over again
  • Controlled – eg the performer is in full control of the skill
  • Confidence – eg belief in ability
Gymnast Nadia Comaneci on the uneven bars, a performance that was awarded a perfect 10 in the 1976 Olympic Games
Figure caption, Nadia Comaneci on the uneven bars, a performance that was awarded a perfect 10 in the 1976 Olympic Games

Efficiency

  • Technique – eg good technique that looks effortless
  • Fluent – eg actions are smooth and controlled
  • Aesthetic – eg the performance looks pleasing on the eye
Footballer Wayne Rooney scores for England against Uruguay
Figure caption, Wayne Rooney scores for England against Uruguay

Responsive

  • Decision making - eg the performer makes correct decisions
  • Adaptive - eg the performer can change the performance depending on the situation
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