Chapter 2: Skill acquisition 2.1 Defining skilled performance Explain what is meant by skilled performance. – Discuss what makes a highly skilled performer. – Outline the components of skilled performance: RACE FACE. –D iscuss the example (Apply it) and ask the students to come up with their own examples in pairs.
PRACTICE QUESTION ANSWERS Q1. Using a sporting example, explain what makes a performance skilful. Tip: be sure to apply the key elements of the definition. –A skilful badminton player will be able to consistently strike the shuttlecock well in the direction intended (pre-determined result and accuracy). – They will have an efficient and smooth technique (aesthetic). – They can adapt their skills to deal with challenges. Q2. Use sporting examples to explain the terms effective, efficient and responsive in relation to skilled performance. –E ffective: for hand-passing to be effective it must find the hands of the target player and requires accuracy, consistency, confidence and control. –E fficient: the cyclist must minimise their energy expenditure by having efficient technique. –R esponsive: the football player must adapt their skills to respond to their opponent and the conditions. Q3. Complete the acronym RACE FACE to identify the key characteristics of skilled performance. –R esponsive, Aesthetic, Controlled, Efficient, Fluent, Accurate, Consistent, Effective. Q4. Identify each key term in relation to how a novice will differ from an experienced performer in terms of skill. Key terms: adapt, time, fluent, efficient, consistent. An experienced performer will: – get it right almost every time = consistent – use less energy to perform the Skill = efficient – perform the skill faster = time – be able to respond to the environment and opposition = adapt – perform the skill smoothly = fluent
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