Skill acquisition

What is the nature of skill required by a dart thrower? (2017)

• open, self paced

• open, externally paced

• closed, externally paced

• closed, self paced

Which group of skills is best learned using a massed practice approach? (2017)

• skills learned in an open environment

• skills learned with a distinct beginning and end in the learning routine

• skills requiring extensive external feedback during each learning phase

• skills requiring a high degree of coordination in order to be learned effectively

A learner is practising a complicated serial skill by breaking down the skill into segments. After developing each part, the learner reassembles the skill to get feedback from the coach during skill execution. Which practice methods and types of feedback are described? (2016)

• part & whole practice, concurrent & external feedback

• distributed practice, concurrent & external feedback

• part and whole practice, knowledge of performance & delayed feedback

• distributed practice, knowledge of performance & delayed feedback

An individual is required to perform a discrete, open and externally paced skill. Which of the following would meet this description? (2015)

• putting in golf

• running 800m

• throwing a discus

• returning a tennis serve

What type of feedback occurs when an athlete receives a score at the conclusion of a gymnastics routine? (2015)

• intrinsic

• concurrent

• knowledge of results

• knowledge of performance