Physical Education A-Level
Sub-routines of a skill
What Sub-routines of a skill means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sub-routines of a skill
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Reference: AQA
The parts of a skill, which may be closely linked and difficult to separate or easily separated and practised in isolation.
Topics that use Sub-routines of a skill
- 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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