GCSE Physical EducationSKILL

1: Definitions of Skill2: What makes a Skilled Performer?

An introduction to SKILL

• In our everyday lives we need to use hundreds of different SKILLS to perform tasks

• These can be PHYSICAL SOCIAL MENTAL

TASK: So far today, you have used lots of different skills. Name at least 6 SKILLS you have used today. Look at the categories above to help you

The ‘Definition of Skill’

‘ Skill is the learned ability to bring about a positive result as efficiently as

possible’

‘Something we learn in order to improve’

Physical Education Skills

TASK: Use a ‘spider diagram’ to list as many PE Skills as you can

Sport Activity Skills

• TASK: Choose one Sport of your choice. List 8 specific skills for that Sport

Next

‘How do we recognise a skilled Performer?’

What makes someone good ( or Bad )

Are there things that all skilled performers show that make them stand out?

Characteristics of aSKILLED PERFORMER

• Some Performers are said to be ‘highly skilled’

• They perform to a much higher level than others

• We must be able to recognise why they are so good

Watch the Clips ……….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td2R2VcRaE4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmTlTGJBBLo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1-Ae8zKVm0

What do these performers have in common?

TASK: Make a list of words that could be used to ‘describe’ highly skilled

performers

• Try to use words that apply to all sports – not just one

Think about what they dowhat they do not dowhat they look likewhat skills they perform

UNIT 1 - Information

CHARACTERISTICS OF A SKILLED

PERFORMER/PERFORMANCE

TECHNICAL

ACCURATE

INCREASED

ANTICIPATION

BETTER

TIMING FITNESS

FOR

PURPOSE

CONSISTENT

ABLE TO

INTERPRET

KNOWLEDGABLE

ABLE TO

ADAPT

EFFECTIVE

FEWER

ERRORS

SUCCESSFUL

EFFICIENT

AESTHETIC CONFIDENT

SMOOTHCONTROLLED

MAXIMUM OUTPUT WITH MINIMUM OUTLAY OF ENERGY AND TIME

APPLIED – IN REAL TERMS WHAT DOES A SKILFUL/ UNSKILFUL

PEFORMER/ PEFORMANCE LOOK LIKE IN ANY NAMED

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.

The Describing Words we need to use

(very common exam question)

What about recognising ‘Unskilled Performers’?

• Use the opposite of ‘Skilled Performers’

• Unsuccessful• Make lots of mistakes• Inconsistent• Inaccurate• Clumsy• Unable to adapt• Lack fitness• Lack confidence

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfYI6hxUM44&t=28s

Homework Task:

• Using ICT, create a poster to demonstrate the characteristics of a

skilled performer

• You could copy a famous sports star, then list the characteristics around the outside

• You could use different pictures from a variety of sports & activities

• Please hand in next lesson