8.1
Q1
Which movement concept involves understanding the space around you and how your body moves within that space?
Answer
B — Spatial awareness
Q1
A basketball player feels that the ball left their hand with too much force. What type of feedback is this?
Answer
C — Internal feedback
Q1
Which movement concept relates to changing the speed, force or flow of a movement?
Answer
C — Effort awareness
Q1
A volleyball player finds it easier to learn a tennis serve because they are familiar with performing an overhead striking action. This is an example of:
Answer
B — Skill transfer
Q1
Which statement best describes effective decision-making in sport?
B — Selecting an appropriate action after quickly assessing the situation
Q2
A swimming coach tells an athlete that they completed a race in 32.4 seconds. What type of feedback is this?
Answer
C — Quantitative feedback
Q2
Which example demonstrates effective feedback?
Answer
C — “Keep your eyes on the ball and follow through towards the target.”
Q2
A netball player recognises an open area of the court and moves into it to receive a pass. Which movement concept is primarily being demonstrated?
Answer
A — Spatial awareness
Q2
Which two skills could be transferred most easily between basketball and netball?
Answer
A — Passing
C — Creating space
Q2
A hockey player’s direct path towards the goal is blocked by several defenders. What would be the most appropriate decision?
Answer
C — Pass to a teammate moving into space on the outside
Q3
Match each sport with its correct game sense category.
Answer
Q3
Feedback may be provided before, during or after a performance. True or false?
Answer
A — True
Identify the movement concept demonstrated in each situation.
Answer
Q3
A transferred skill can always be performed in exactly the same way in the new sport. True or false?
Answer
B — False
Q3
The same decision will always be effective whenever a similar situation occurs in sport. True or false?
Answer
B — False
Q4
A tennis player watches their opponent’s body position and predicts where the next shot will be played. Which skill is the player demonstrating?
Answer
B — Anticipation
Q4
Describe three important steps for successfully performing a chest mark in Australian football.
The player should position their body behind the flight of the ball, keep their eyes focused on the ball and extend their arms with their hands ready. They should make contact with the ball using their hands before cushioning it safely into their chest.
Q4
A soccer team is having difficulty attacking because its opponents are crowding the middle of the field. Suggest an appropriate movement strategy and explain why it could be effective.
The attacking team could spread out and pass the ball into wide areas. This would create more space, move defenders away from the middle and provide additional opportunities to advance towards the goal.
Q4
Explain how one skill and one strategy could be transferred between soccer and hockey.
Passing into space is a skill that can be transferred because both sports require players to direct the ball accurately towards a teammate. Creating width is a transferable strategy because spreading across the playing area creates space and makes it more difficult for defenders to protect the entire field.
Q4
Describe two ways reflecting on previous decisions can improve an athlete’s game sense.
Reflection helps an athlete recognise which decisions were successful and identify choices that led to mistakes. The athlete can then consider alternative actions and make more effective decisions when similar situations occur again.
Describe game sense and explain one way it can improve a player’s performance.
Game sense is a player’s ability to understand what is happening during a game and make effective decisions. It can improve performance by helping the player anticipate play, select appropriate skills and position themselves effectively.
Q5
A beginner repeatedly practises an incorrect drop-punt technique without receiving feedback. Explain why this could make the skill more difficult to improve later.
Repeatedly practising the incorrect technique can cause the movement to become a learned habit. The player may continue making the same errors because they do not recognise what needs to change. Specific feedback and correct practice are needed to replace the incorrect movement pattern.
Q5
Explain two factors a player should consider when deciding whether to use a short or long pass during an invasion game.
The player should consider the amount of available space and the positions of teammates and opponents. They should also consider the distance to the target and the speed and force required to complete the pass successfully.
Q5
A competitive swimmer begins playing water polo. Identify two abilities that could transfer successfully and one new ability the athlete may need to develop.
The swimmer could transfer their swimming speed and ability to move confidently through the water. They may need to develop the ability to pass and shoot a ball accurately while remaining above the water.
Q5
A netball player wants to pass to a teammate, but a defender is standing in the passing lane.
Identify two possible options and explain what information the player should consider before selecting one.
The player could use a lob pass over the defender or pass into an open space for their teammate to move towards. Before deciding, the player should consider the defender’s position and reach, the movement of their teammate and the amount of open space available.