Kinesiology 2241A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Viscosity, Bow Wave, Main Source

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Pattern: a movement patter (ex: run, jump, throw, push, etc) Skill: a pattern adapted to a task (ex: volleyball serve) a volleyball serve is derived from the push" pattern. Technique: variations of a skill (ex: a top spin volleyball serve) Style: unique timing / special moves (ex: each serving technique has a different style depending on person) Constraints: human (ex: age, strength, power, etc), or event (ex: boundaries, rules, equipment) Closed: skills performed in a predictable environment (ex: tennis serve, swim race, high jump) Incorporate various biomechanical principles as opposed to open skills. Open: skills performed in an unpredictable environment (ex: baseball hit, forehand return in tennis) Execution of these skills is usually not perfect. Discrete: skills where there is a definite beginning and end. Continuous: skills where there is no definitive beginning or end (a continuous repetitive motion) Ex: run, swim, row, bike, skate, etc.