High and low organisation
What High and low organisation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
This continuum relates to the separability of sub-routines, and it must not be confused with simple-complex, which is about decision-making.
A continuum that classifies skills based on how closely linked their sub-routines are.
Topics that use High and low organisation
- Skill, skill continuums and transfer of skills (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Bilateral transfer
- Classification of skills
- Continuum placement and justification
- Discrete–serial–continuous continuum
- Goal-directed behaviour
- Muscle-group size
- Negative transfer
- Open skill
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