Exam Questions.

Qu 1
Skill may be said to be the application of abilities.

Response orientation, finger dexterity and manual dexterity are essential

motor abilities for a basketball or a netball player.

(a) Define ability and skill, and state how they differ.
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(b) Explain the above statement in terms of the activities stated.

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Qu 2
The diagram below shows three ways of classifying a skill.

Open………………………………………………….Closed
Gross………………………………………………….Fine
Self Paced……………………………………Externally Paced

Classify and justify your answer for the skills of; passing in netball and
penalty shooting in netball/ basketball. Use the classification system as
shown above.
(3 marks)

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Exam Questions: Answers

Qu 1

(a) Abilities are a set of characteristics that we are born with that
determine whether we can perform skills successfully. Skill is the
learned ability to bring about pre-determined results with the
minimum outlay of time or effort or both. Ability is an innate
characteristic, but skills are learned

(b) A basketball or netball player requires different abilities to perform

the various skills involved. The skill of shooting requires different
abilities from the skill of passing.

Answers
Qu 2
Netball passing

Open………………………………………………….Closed
Gross………………………………………………….Fine
Self Paced……………………………………Externally

Netball shooting

Open………………………………………………….Closed
Gross………………………………………………….Fine
Self Paced……………………………………Externally