Skill Acquisition Quiz

What is the definition of skill acquisition in physical education?

• The process of losing a skill over time

• The process of learning or developing a new skill

• The process of teaching others a skill

• The process of forgetting a skill

Which of the following is an example of a gross motor skill?

• Writing with a pen

• Kicking a football

• Threading a needle

• Typing on a keyboard

What is the term for a skill that is performed in a stable and predictable environment?

• Open skill

• Closed skill

• Discrete skill

• Continuous skill

Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill?

• Running

• Jumping

• Playing the piano

• Swimming

What is the first stage of learning according to Fitts and Posner's model?

• Autonomous stage

• Associative stage

• Cognitive stage

• Proficiency stage

In which stage of learning does a performer make fewer errors and begin to refine their skills?

• Cognitive stage

• Associative stage

• Autonomous stage

• Initial stage

What is the term for the ability to perform a skill without conscious thought?

• Cognitive learning

• Associative learning

• Autonomous learning

• Reflexive learning

Which type of feedback is given by a coach or teacher?

• Intrinsic feedback

• Extrinsic feedback

• Internal feedback

• Sensory feedback

What is the term for the practice method where a skill is practised repeatedly without breaks?

• Distributed practice

• Massed practice

• Variable practice

• Fixed practice

Which type of practice involves varying the conditions in which a skill is practised?

• Fixed practice

• Massed practice

• Variable practice

• Distributed practice