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In the _______________, the learner can perform the skill at a maximal level of proficiency.
A-Autonomous Phase
B-Cognitive Phase
C-Blocked Practice Schedule
D-Associative Phase
A-Autonomous Phase
Which of the following is the best example of an open skill in a sport setting?
A-A gymnast performing a balance beam routine
B-A basketball player making a free throw
C-A soccer player reacting to defenders while dribbling down the field
D-A diver performing a practiced dive
C-A soccer player reacting to defenders while dribbling down the field
Which of the following is the best example of a closed skill in a sport setting?
A-A quarterback throwing a pass while avoiding defenders
B-A basketball player shooting a free throw
C-A soccer player dribbling through opponents
D-A baseball player hitting a curveball
B-A basketball player shooting a free throw
List the Sandwich Approach steps in order.
1-Reinforcement
2-Error Correction
3-Motivation
*Be able to provide an example!
A coach practices fielding by hitting 100 ground balls to the short stop by a batter, in different spots, forcing the player to move locations and adapt to game experience. This is an example of _______________.
A-Variable Practice
B-Closed Skills
C-Part Practice
D-Constant Conditions
A-Variable Practice
A senior basketball player has been playing point guard for over 10 years. She dribbles, passes, and runs offensive plays effortlessly during games. She rarely thinks about the mechanics of her movements and can focus her attention on reading the defense and making strategic decisions. This athlete is most likely in which phase of motor skill learning?
A-Cognitive Phase
B-Associative Phase
C-Autonomous Phase
D-Introductory Phase
C-Autonomous Phase
A freshman golfer is learning how to execute a proper swing. She frequently asks questions, makes many errors, thinks carefully about each movement step, and talks herself through the mechanics before every attempt. The athlete is most likely in which phase of motor skill learning?
A-Autonomous Phase
B-Associative Phase
C-Cognitive Phase
D-Automatic Phase
C-Cognitive Phase
A sophomore tennis player has been practicing her serve for several months. She makes fewer mistakes than before, can detect when her form feels off, and is beginning to make small adjustments on her own, but she still much concentrate during competition. This athlete is most likely in which phase of motor skill learning?
A-Cognitive Phase
B-Associative Phase
C-Autonomous Phase
D-Observational Phase
B-Associative Phase
A coach practices fielding by giving the short stop 100 ground balls to field but each one is thrown by a pitching machine. Therefore, all the pitches have constant speed, distance, and exactly the same bounce every time. This is an example of _______________.
A-Variable Practice
B-Closed Skills
C-Part Practice
D-Constant Conditions
D-Constant Conditions
_______________ is when feedback is provided to the athlete only when he or she requests it.
A-Bandwidth Feedback
B-Learner-Regulated Feedback
C-Faded Feedback
D-Questioning Approach
B-Learner-Regulated Feedback
Which of the following best defines motor skill learning in a sport setting?
A-The temporary improvement in performance due to motivation or effort
B-A relatively permanent change in movement ability resulting from practice or experience
C-An athlete’s natural physical ability to perform a task without training
D-The physical fitness level required to perform sport skills
B-A relatively permanent change in movement ability resulting from practice or experience
_______________ is when a coach gives feedback more often early in the learning process and gradually reduce the amount as the skill increases.
A-Bandwidth Feedback
B-Learner-Regulated Feedback
C-Faded Feedback
D-Questioning Approach
C-Faded Feedback
_______________ is when a coach identifies an acceptable error tolerance and only provides feedback when performance falls outside this range.
A-Bandwidth Feedback
B-Learner-Regulated Feedback
C-Faded Feedback
D-Questioning Approach
A-Bandwidth Feedback
In the _______________, the coach asks the athlete what they are doing wrong before giving feedback.
A-Bandwidth Feedback
B-Learner-Regulated Feedback
C-Faded Feedback
D-Questioning Approach
D-Questioning Approach
The _______________ method requires that the athletes practice each component of the activity or skill separately and then combine the parts into the whole skill.
A-Whole Practice
B-Closed Skills
C-Part Practice
D-Open Skills
C-Part Practice
_______________ are performed in an environment that is changing and unpredictable such as returning a punt in football or driving through rush hour.
A-Whole Practice
B-Closed Skills
C-Part Practice
D-Open Skills
D-Open Skills
_______________ are performed in a relatively stable environment such as free throwing shooting and bowling.
A-Whole Practice
B-Closed Skills
C-Part Practice
D-Open Skills
B-Closed Skills
In the _______________, athletes focus on refinement of a skill.
A-Autonomous Phase
B-Cognitive Phase
C-Blocked Practice Schedule
D-Associative Phase
D-Associative Phase
In the _______________, athletes focus on gaining an understanding of how the skill is to be performed.
A-Autonomous Phase
B-Cognitive Phase
C-Blocked Practice Schedule
D-Associative Phase
B-Cognitive Phase
Removal of a positive stimulus that has in the past followed the behavior results in _______________, reducing the likelihood of the behavior.
A-Extinction
B-Positive Reinforcement
C-Aversive Punishment
D-Negative Reinforcement
A-Extinction
During a soccer practice, after a player takes a penalty kick, the coach asks, “Where you’re your plant foot positioned?” and “How did that contact feel?” The coach waits for the player to respond and reflect before offering any additional comments or corrections. Which of the following best represents the question approach with feedback in this situation?
A-The coach provides written notes at the end of practice
B-The coach uses guided questions to prompt the athlete’s reflection before giving feedback
B-The coach uses guided questions to prompt the athlete’s reflection before giving feedback
During a golf lesson, a coach tells the athlete that she can request feedback whenever she feels she needs it after a swing. The coach does not automatically provide comments unless the athlete asks for them. Which of the following be represents learner-regulated feedback in this situation?
A-The coach only gives feedback when the athlete specifically asks for it
B-The coach gives feedback only when performance falls outside a preset range
A-The coach only gives feedback when the athlete specifically asks for it
A volleyball coach is working with an athlete on serving technique. The coach tells the athlete that she will only provide feedback if the serve toss is too far in front or too far behind her body (outside an acceptable range). If the toss within the acceptable range, the coach says nothing. Which of the following best represents bandwidth feedback in this situation?
A-The coach provides feedback only when the athlete’s performance falls outside a present acceptable range
B-The coach gives feedback after every serve, regardless of quality
A-The coach provides feedback only when the athlete’s performance falls outside a present acceptable range
During basketball practice, a coach is teaching a player how to improve their free-throw technique. At first, the coach gives detailed feedback after every shot (e.g., “Keep your elbow in, “Bend your knees more,” “Follow through fully”). After a week, the coach only gives feedback after every few shots. By the third week, the coach provides feedback only at the end of practice unless the player makes a major mistake. Which of the following best represents faded feedback in this scenario?
A-The coach gives loud, emotional feedback after every missed shot
B-The coach gradually reduces the frequency of feedback as the player improves
B-The coach gradually reduces the frequency of feedback as the player improves
The _______________ method requires that the athletes practice the activity or skill in its entirety, as a single unit.
A-Whole Practice
B-Closed Skills
C-Part Practice
D-Open Skills
A-Whole Practice