11PED Motor Learning (Pre-Test)

1. Which of the following best describes a closed motor skill?

• Performed in a dynamic and changing environment

• Performed with teammates during gameplay

• Performed in a predictable and stable environment

• Performed with minimal use of feedback

According to the cognitive systems approach, how are motor skills learned?

• Through automated responses developed over time

• Through direct interaction between constraints

• Through the use of decision-making and mental rehearsal

• hrough the self-organisation of physical systems

Which of the following is a core principle of the dynamic systems approach to motor learning?

• Skill acquisition relies on stored motor programs

• Movement is the result of information processing in the brain

• Skill learning involves minimising environmental influence

• Movement emerges from the interaction of individual, task, and environment

Which of the following best represents a serial motor skill?

• Kicking a football

• Jumping over a hurdle

• Performing a gymnastics floor routine

• Holding a yoga pose

What is an example of intrinsic feedback during a soccer kick?

• A teammate saying “Good shot!”

• A coach analysing your technique

• Seeing the ball go into the net

• Feeling the ball strike off-centre on your foot

Which type of feedback is best described as knowledge of results (KR)

• “You bent your knees too early in the jump.”

• “Your shot landed in the top corner of the goal.”

• “Your technique is improving with each repetition.”

• "Your follow-through was strong and controlled.”

What is the most effective practice structure for developing decision-making in unpredictable game environments?

• Random practice

• Blocked practice

• Massed practice

• Distributed practice

Which of the following best defines distributed practice?

• Repeating the same skill over and over without rest

• Spreading practice over several sessions with rest intervals

• Practising multiple skills in one continuous session

• Focusing practice on a single skill without any variation

Which of the following best identifies a task constraint in the dynamic systems approach?

• A player’s height limiting their jump

• A coach providing corrective feedback

• A muddy field affecting player movement

• A modified rule requiring two passes before scoring

What is the most appropriate feedback strategy for a beginner learning a new skill?

• Use minimal feedback to encourage self-discovery

• Offer clear, simple augmented feedback frequently

• Focus on intrinsic feedback only

• Provide detailed technical feedback after every attempt