Question 1

Which stage of learning focuses on mastering the skill through practice and refinement?

Accepted Answer

Autonomous stage

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Introductory stage

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Associative stage

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Cognitive stage

Question 2

In which stage of learning does a beginner first attempt to understand and perform the skill?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive stage

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Autonomous stage

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Associative stage

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Expert stage

Question 3

Which stage of learning is characterized by a learner being able to perform the skill with little to no conscious effort?

Accepted Answer

Autonomous stage

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Associate stage

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Introductory stage

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Cognitive stage

Question 4

What type of skills are characterized by large movements and involve the use of large muscle groups?

Accepted Answer

Gross motor skills

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Cognitive skills

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Sensory skills

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Fine motor skills

Question 5

Which of the following activities primarily utilizes gross motor skills?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Writing in a notebook

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Sewing a dress

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Painting a picture

Question 6

Which activity would be considered a gross motor skill?

Accepted Answer

Playing soccer

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Knitting

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Assembling puzzles

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Writing

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a closed skill?

Accepted Answer

A bowling action in ten-pin bowling

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A basketball free throw

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A surfing maneuver on a wave

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A sprint race on a track

Question 8

Which of the following activities would be classified as an open skill?

Accepted Answer

Surfing a wave

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Performing a yoga pose

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Throwing darts at a board

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Running on a treadmill

Question 9

What is a characteristic of continuous skills?

Accepted Answer

They do not have a distinct beginning or end.

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They are always performed at a slow pace.

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They require only equipment and no practice.

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They can be performed once accurately.

Question 10

Which of the following activities is classified as a serial skill?

Accepted Answer

Gymnastics routine

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Tennis serve

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Long-distance running

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Cycling uphill

Question 11

What type of skill is swimming considered?

Accepted Answer

Continuous skill

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Discrete skill

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Closed skill

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Serial skill

Question 12

Which of the following best describes a serial skill?

Accepted Answer

A skill consisting of a sequence of discrete actions

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A skill performed in a single movement

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A skill that is repeated continuously

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A skill requiring only one type of equipment

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of discrete skills?

Accepted Answer

They are completed in a single movement.

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They require multiple components to be effective.

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They involve continuous practice during performance.

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They are typically performed over long durations.

Question 14

What is the main focus of blocked practice in sports training?

Accepted Answer

repeating one skill before moving to another

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practicing multiple skills simultaneously

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varying conditions of practice

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playing practice games

Question 15

What type of practice is best suited for developing skills in a varied and unpredictable environment?

Accepted Answer

random practice

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repetitive practice

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blocked practice

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fixed practice

Question 16

Which practice method combines different skills within a single training session for better retention and transfer to competition?

Accepted Answer

random practice

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drill practice

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isolated practice

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blocked practice

Question 17

What is the main difference between whole practice and part practice?

Accepted Answer

Whole practice involves practicing a skill in its entirety, while part practice focuses on practicing components of the skill separately.

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Whole practice eliminates the need for any feedback.

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Whole practice is only for team sports.

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Part practice is best for very simple skills.

Question 18

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of part practice?

Accepted Answer

A gymnast practicing their vault by first mastering their run-up and then the flip separately.

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A basketball player shooting free throws continuously.

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A soccer player practicing dribbling during a game.

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A swimmer working on their entire stroke technique in the pool.

Question 19

When is it generally more effective to use whole practice over part practice?

Accepted Answer

When the skill is simple and can be learned quickly as a whole.

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When the skill has many complex components.

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When the learner is very inexperienced.

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When there is a lot of time available for practice.

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