Task Analysis

Question 1

What three individual processes contribute to skill execution?

Answer 1

action, perception, cognition

Question 2

motor skill definition

Answer 2

a goal directed function, which involves previse movement of muscles with the intent to perform a specific act and is learned with practice

Question 3

ability

Answer 3

an inherited, innate trait or capacity of an individual and a determinant of a person’s potential to acquire a skill

Question 4

motor ability

Answer 4

an ability that is specifically related to performance of a motor skill

Question 5

identify the source of problems in performing a skill is:

Answer 5

diagnose

Question 6

develop appropriate physical activities to improve performance

Answer 6

treat

Question 7

what is the value of understanding and identifying abilities needed for a task?

Answer 7

if you can identify the source of problems in performing a skill (diagnose) then you can develop appropriate physical activities to improve performance (treat)

Question 8

T or F? Task analysis can be performed in isolation from the individual and the environment

Answer 8

false

Question 9

What are the four requirements for successful task analysis?

Answer 9

1 - accurate observation
2 - recognition and interpretation of movement deficiencies
3 - determination of how impairments relate to actions observed
4 - determination of how environment affects performance

Question 10

observational task analysis will help you see how _______-

Answer 10

segments work together during functional movements

Question 11

looking for deviations from normal and once a deviation is observed, _____________

Answer 11

seek to find logical explanation for deviations that links your observation and objective examination

Question 12

___________ parcels out where and to what extend “abilities” needed for the task are present

Answer 12

objective exam

Question 13

observational analysis has _______

Answer 13

limitations. its only one data point!

Question 14

Task Analysis Steps (5)

Answer 14

1 - identify key elements or critical features of a task
2 - observe and compare
3 - determine how the environment could influence action observed
4 - identify and interpret the error (deviation)
5 - determine how impairments could relation to actions observed

Question 15

What are the steps to the task analysis framework?

Answer 15

1 - initial conditions
2 - preparation
3 - initiation
4 - execution
5 - termination

Question 16

initial conditions

Answer 16

• starting position
• environment
• level of environment interaction needed

Question 17

preparation

Answer 17

• stimulus ID
• response selection
• response programming
• preparatory actions

Question 18

initiation

Answer 18

• amplitude
• direction
• timing
• smoothness
• stability
• adaptability

Question 19

execution

Answer 19

• amplitude
• direction
• timing
• smoothness
• stability
• adaptability

Question 20

termination

Answer 20

• amplitude
• direction
• timing
• smoothness
• stability
• adaptability
• then ask: was the outcome achieved?

Question 21

break down the skill + practice parts until learned =

Answer 21

integrate

Question 22

parts to whole practice allows… (3)

Answer 22

• simplifies the skill
• allows learned to experience success
• permits practice on problematic components

Question 23

cons to parts to whole practice?

Answer 23

• must consider type of task/skill
• transferability
• efficiency

Question 24

whole practice is best for what kind of task? parts to whole practice is best for what kind of task?

Answer 24

• discrete or continuous
• serial

Question 25

how can we change whole practice tasks if they are too difficult?

Answer 25

change the task demands or the environment