Discrete skills are best described by which statement?

Discrete skills are best described by which statement?

• A. They Have No Obvious Start or Finish
• B. They Have a Clearly Defined Start and Finish
• C. They Require Continuous Timing
• D. They Involve Large Muscle Groups

Answer: (B)

Discrete skills have a clearly defined start and finish because the action is a single, separate movement with a definite beginning and end. This makes it easy to identify and measure each performance, such as throwing or kicking a ball. In contrast, continuous skills flow without obvious start or finish, and the size of muscles used isn’t what defines discreteness.

Discrete skills have a clearly defined start and finish because the action is a single, separate movement with a definite beginning and end. This makes it easy to identify and measure each performance, such as throwing or kicking a ball. In contrast, continuous skills flow without obvious start or finish, and the size of muscles used isn’t what defines discreteness.