Fundamentals of movement skill development

Fill in the blank: A student discusses factors that limit and enhance the capacity to move and perform. (PASS5-1)

• discusses factors that limit and enhance the capacity to move and perform

• identifies only the benefits of physical activity

• focuses solely on team sports performance

• ignores the impact of environment on movement

Answer explanation

The correct choice accurately reflects the student's discussion on both limiting and enhancing factors affecting movement and performance, aligning with the question's focus.

Fill in the blank: A student ___ . (PASS5-5)

• demonstrates actions and strategies that contribute active participation and skilful performance

• ignores opportunities for participation in activities

• avoids learning new skills and strategies

• focuses only on individual performance, not teamwork

• shows little interest in improving performance

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights a student who actively participates and performs skillfully, which aligns with positive engagement in learning. The other options reflect negative behaviors that do not contribute to effective participation.

Fill in the blank: A student ___ . (PASS5-7)

• works collaboratively with others to enhance participation, enjoyment and performance

• competes individually to avoid teamwork

• focuses only on personal achievement

• ignores the contributions of others

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights the importance of collaboration in enhancing participation and enjoyment, which is essential for a student's overall performance, unlike the other options that focus on individualism.

Fill in the blank: A student ___ . (PASS5-9)

• performs movement skills with increasing proficiency

• sleeps during class every day

• forgets all instructions given

• refuses to participate in any activity

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'performs movement skills with increasing proficiency', reflects a positive learning outcome for a student, highlighting skill development, unlike the other options which indicate negative behaviors.

Fill in the blank: A student ___ to inform physical activity and sport decisions. (PASS5-10)

• analyses and appraises information, opinions and observations to inform physical activity and sport decisions

• guesses and assumes outcomes to inform physical activity and sport decisions

• ignores and dismisses information, opinions and observations to inform physical activity and sport decisions

• relies solely on personal experience to inform physical activity and sport decisions

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'analyses and appraises information, opinions and observations to inform physical activity and sport decisions' because it emphasizes critical thinking and informed decision-making, essential for effective sports choices.

Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Balance. Name another sport or game that requires balance.

• Gymnastics (other possible answers: surfing, yoga, skateboarding, etc.)

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Swimming

Answer explanation

Gymnastics is a sport that heavily relies on balance, as athletes perform routines on beams and mats. Other activities like surfing and yoga also require balance, making gymnastics a fitting example.

Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Overarm throw. Name another sport or game that requires overarm throw.

• Baseball (other possible answers: javelin, softball, handball, etc.)

• Soccer

• Swimming

• Cycling

Answer explanation

Baseball requires the overarm throw for pitching and fielding. Other sports like javelin and handball also utilize this skill, making baseball a correct choice for the question.

Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Vertical jump. Name another sport or game that requires vertical jump.

• Basketball (other possible answers: high jump, netball, athletics, etc.)

• Golf

• Swimming

• Table Tennis

Answer explanation

Basketball requires a vertical jump for shooting and rebounding. Other sports like high jump and netball also utilize this skill, making basketball a correct choice for the question.

Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Leap. Name another sport or game that requires leap.

• Ballet (other possible answers: athletics, long jump, dance, etc.)

• Chess

• Table Tennis

• Golf

Answer explanation

Ballet requires the fundamental movement skill of leaping, as it involves various jumps and leaps. Other sports like athletics and long jump also utilize this skill, making ballet a correct choice.

Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Hop. Name another sport or game that requires hop.

• Hopscotch (other possible answers: athletics, dance, rugby, etc.)

• Chess

• Swimming

• Table Tennis

Answer explanation

Hopscotch is a game that specifically requires the skill of hopping, making it a correct answer. Other sports like athletics and dance also involve hopping, while chess, swimming, and table tennis do not.