Physical Education A-Level
Simple and complex skills
What Simple and complex skills means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Simple and complex skills
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Reference: AQA
This continuum relates to decision-making demands, and it must not be confused with high-low organisation, which is about separating sub-routines.
Topics that use Simple and complex skills
- 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
- High and low organisation
- Muscle-group size
- Negative transfer
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