Motor Skill Classification
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
Which stage is known as the practice or intermediate stage?
Associative Phase.
Which component forms the main body of a training session?
Conditioning.
Why is athlete positioning important during demonstrations?
So everyone can clearly see and hear the demonstration.
What are two common tools used to analyse performance?
Video and checklists
Why is a soccer pass classified as an open skill?
Because the performer must adapt to changing teammates, opponents, and game situations.
In which learning stage are performers mainly focused on understanding what to do?
Cognitive Phase.
Why should warm-ups mimic movements used later in training?
To prepare the muscles and movement patterns for the session
What should a coach do if they cannot competently demonstrate a skill?
Use an expert performer, skilled student, or video.
What advantage does a rating scale checklist have over a yes/no checklist?
It shows how well a skill is performed rather than just whether it occurred.
A gymnast performs a floor routine made up of cartwheels, flips, and jumps. What type of skill is it on the continuity continuum?
A serial skill.
How many sides does a hexagon have?
Six.
Which fruit was commonly thought to be poisonous in the Western world until 1820?
The tomato
What is the chemical symbol for the element gold?
Au
What is the smallest prime number?
2
Explain one difference between a fine motor skill and a gross motor skill.
Fine motor skills use small muscle groups and require precision, while gross motor skills use large muscle groups and involve whole-body movement.
Why can autonomous athletes focus more on tactics?
Because skill execution has become largely automatic.
When might a coach place skill practice before fitness work?
When teaching a new skill requiring athletes to be fresh and focused
What is meant by constructive feedback?
Feedback that helps improve performance rather than simply criticising mistakes.
What type of feedback does video analysis provide?
Visual feedback.
Batting against a fast baseball pitcher is considered a complex skill. Name three reasons why.
Any three:
A performer can self-correct, recognises cues and performs consistently but still needs occasional feedback. Which learning stage are they likely in?
Associative Phase
What was the first country to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand (in 1893)
Which country is the origin of French fries?
Belgium
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci