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WorksheetsFundamentals of movement skill development
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 37mins
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Side gallop. Name another sport or game that requires side gallop.
Netball (other possible answers: basketball, dance, soccer, etc.)
Swimming
Chess
Golf
Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Skip (e.g. dance). Name another sport or game that requires skip.
Skipping rope (other possible answers: gymnastics, athletics, cheerleading, etc.)
Swimming
Chess
Archery
Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Two handed strike. Name another sport or game that requires two handed strike.
Softball
Swimming
Archery
Running
Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Kick. Name another sport or game that requires kick.
Football (other possible answers: rugby, AFL, martial arts, etc.)
Swimming
Archery
Table Tennis
Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Catch (e.g. netball). Name another sport or game that requires catch.
Baseball
Swimming
Golf
Cycling
Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Dodge. Name another sport or game that requires dodge.
Dodgeball (other possible answers: basketball, rugby, football, etc.)
Chess
Golf
Swimming
Identify a range of games/sports that require the fundamental movement skill: Sprint run. Name another sport or game that requires sprint run.
Athletics
Chess
Golf
Archery
Record the fundamental movement skills involved in Hockey. (E.g. scooping)
Answers may include: dribbling, pushing, hitting, trapping, flicking, tackling.
Answers may include: swimming, cycling, running, jumping, skipping, hopping.
Answers may include: passing, shooting, blocking, spiking, serving, setting.
Answers may include: bowling, pitching, catching, sprinting, leaping, vaulting.
Record the specialised movement skills involved in Hockey.
Answers may include: drag flick, penalty corner injection, aerial pass, reverse stick shot, tomahawk.
Answers may include: slam dunk, alley-oop, three-point shot, layup, crossover dribble.
Answers may include: butterfly stroke, tumble turn, backstroke start, freestyle flip turn, breaststroke pullout.
Answers may include: bicycle kick, offside trap, nutmeg, volley, throw-in.
Record the fundamental movement skills involved in Softball.
throwing, catching, running, striking, fielding.
swimming, cycling, jumping, skipping, hopping.
dancing, singing, painting, drawing, sculpting.
climbing, crawling, rolling, balancing, sliding.
Record the specialised movement skills involved in Softball.
Answers may include: pitching, base stealing, sliding, double play, sacrifice fly.
Answers may include: dribbling, lay-up, slam dunk, alley-oop, fast break.
Answers may include: butterfly stroke, backstroke, freestyle, breaststroke, flip turn.
Answers may include: passing, heading, throw-in, offside trap, penalty kick.
Record the fundamental movement skills involved in Soccer. (E.g. Header)
Answers may include: running, jumping, kicking, dribbling, passing.
Answers may include: swimming, cycling, rowing, skating.
Answers may include: climbing, skiing, snowboarding, surfing.
Answers may include: dancing, gymnastics, weightlifting, archery.
Record the specialised movement skills involved in Soccer. (E.g. Header)
penalty kick, free kick, corner kick, slide tackle, goalkeeping.
dribbling in basketball, slam dunk, alley-oop, three-point shot, layup.
batting, bowling, wicket keeping, slip catching, leg spin.
serve, volley, backhand, forehand, drop shot.
Record the fundamental movement skills involved in Basketball.
Answers may include: running, jumping, dribbling, passing, catching.
Answers may include: swimming, cycling, skating, diving.
Answers may include: skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding.
Answers may include: climbing, rowing, sailing, surfing.
Record the specialised movement skills involved in Basketball.
Answers may include: slam dunk, alley-oop, three-point shot, layup, pick and roll.
Answers may include: butterfly stroke, tumble turn, backstroke, freestyle, breaststroke.
Answers may include: dribbling a soccer ball, penalty kick, bicycle kick, throw-in, goalkeeping.
Answers may include: forehand smash, drop shot, net kill, clear, drive.
Which of the following is an example of a specialised movement skill for which you could develop 3-4 teaching points in a class?
Dribbling in Hockey
Walking in a park
Sitting on a chair
Clapping hands
Identify examples of positive and negative transfer of movement skills from the following options.
Positive transfer: learning tennis helps with badminton; Negative transfer: learning tennis hinders learning squash.
Positive transfer: learning to swim hinders learning to cycle; Negative transfer: learning to run helps with swimming.
Positive transfer: learning to play chess helps with soccer; Negative transfer: learning to cycle helps with running.
Positive transfer: learning to cook helps with dancing; Negative transfer: learning to swim helps with cycling.
Identify the positive and negative transfer of skills observed during a practical activity.
Positive transfer is when previous skills help in the new activity, and negative transfer is when previous skills hinder the new activity.
Positive transfer is when new skills hinder old activities, and negative transfer is when new skills help old activities.
Positive transfer is when no skills are transferred, and negative transfer is when all skills are lost.
Positive transfer and negative transfer both mean the same thing.
Identify which of the following best describes positive and negative transfer of skills observed during this activity.
Positive transfer helps in learning new skills, while negative transfer hinders learning due to interference from previous skills.
Positive transfer always leads to errors, while negative transfer always leads to success.
Negative transfer helps in learning new skills, while positive transfer causes confusion.
Both positive and negative transfer always result in the same outcome.
Which of the following is a way to enhance learning when practising skills you have participated in during this unit?
Reflect on your performance and set specific goals for improvement.
Ignore feedback from others and continue practising the same way.
Only practise the skills you are already good at.
Avoid asking questions or seeking help from peers.
A good coach promotes effective practice during training sessions by:
Providing clear instructions and feedback
Ignoring mistakes during practice
Focusing only on winning games
Allowing unstructured and random activities
Read the case study on 'Practice methods'. What role does Janie share in her softball team?
Pitcher and short-stop
Catcher and outfielder
First base and third base
Coach and manager
How often does Ethan's soccer team play each week?
Once each week
Twice each week
Every day
Once a month
Read the case study on 'Practice methods'. What is Chris especially successful in?
Long-jump and high-jump
100m sprint
Shot put and discus throw
Relay race
Read the case study on 'Practice methods'. Which of the following best describes the practice method used by Chris's coach?
Repetitive drills without demonstration
Demonstrating a particular element and having Chris imitate it
Playing full games only
Practicing with no breaks
The practice methods used for Janie, Ethan, and Chris differ in terms of focus and structure. Which of the following best describes these differences?
Janie focuses on repetition, Ethan on technique, and Chris on performance structure.
Janie and Ethan both focus on performance, while Chris focuses on repetition.
Ethan and Chris use the same method, but Janie uses a different one focused on theory.
All three use identical practice methods with no differences in focus or structure.
Mental practice is best defined as which of the following?
The cognitive rehearsal of a physical skill in the absence of overt physical movement, such as visualizing a basketball free throw.
Performing a physical skill repeatedly to improve performance.
Practicing a skill with the help of a coach or instructor.
Observing others perform a skill to learn it.
Mental rehearsal is best defined as:
The process of imagining or visualizing a skill or performance in your mind before actually doing it.
Physically practicing a skill repeatedly to improve performance.
Watching videos of others performing a skill to learn techniques.
Discussing strategies with a coach before a game.
Which of the following is a way to mentally prepare for sport?
Visualization techniques
Ignoring pre-game routines
Avoiding focus on goals
Neglecting relaxation methods
Select two skills from a sport of your choice and describe how you would teach each skill using the part method.
Choose two skills from a sport and explain how to teach them using the part method.
List two sports and describe the rules for each using the part method.
Select two skills from a sport and explain how to teach them using the whole method.
Choose two skills from different sports and describe how to teach them using the part method.
Which practice method is generally more effective for learning a complex skill: massed practice, distributed practice, whole practice, or part practice?
Distributed practice
Massed practice
Whole practice
Part practice
What is the definition of Massed practice?
Massed practice is a practice method where practice sessions are long and infrequent, with little or no rest between sessions.
Massed practice is a method where practice sessions are short and frequent, with long breaks between sessions.
Massed practice involves practicing different skills in a random order.
Massed practice is a method where practice sessions are spaced out over several days with frequent rest intervals.
When is Massed practice beneficial?
Massed practice is beneficial when a skill needs to be learned quickly or when the performer is highly motivated and physically fit.
Massed practice is beneficial when skills are already mastered and no further improvement is needed.
Massed practice is beneficial only for team sports and not for individual skills.
Massed practice is beneficial when frequent breaks are required for optimal learning.
Provide a sport example of Massed practice.
An example of Massed practice is a basketball player practicing free throws continuously without breaks.
A soccer player taking a break after every penalty kick.
A swimmer alternating between swimming and resting every few minutes.
A tennis player practicing serves with long intervals between each serve.
What is the definition of Distributed practice?
Distributed practice is a practice method where practice sessions are shorter and more frequent, with rest intervals between sessions.
Distributed practice is a method where all practice is done in a single, long session without breaks.
Distributed practice refers to practicing only when errors are made during performance.
Distributed practice is a method where practice sessions are longer and less frequent, with minimal rest intervals.
When is Distributed practice beneficial?
Distributed practice is beneficial when learning complex or physically demanding skills, or when the performer is less motivated or fatigued easily.
Distributed practice is beneficial only when learning simple skills that require little concentration.
Distributed practice is beneficial when the performer is highly motivated and never fatigued.
Distributed practice is beneficial only in team sports where coordination is not required.
Provide a sport example of Distributed practice.
An example of Distributed practice is a swimmer practicing strokes with rest intervals between sets.
A basketball player shooting continuously without breaks for an hour.
A runner completing a marathon without stopping.
A gymnast performing a routine without any pauses.
What is the definition of Whole practice?
Whole practice is a practice method where the entire skill is practiced in its entirety rather than broken down into parts.
Whole practice is a method where only the easiest part of a skill is practiced repeatedly.
Whole practice is a technique where skills are learned by watching others perform them.
Whole practice is a method where the skill is divided into segments and each segment is practiced separately.
When is Whole practice beneficial?
Whole practice is beneficial when the skill is simple or highly organized and cannot be easily broken down into parts.
Whole practice is beneficial when the skill is complex and can be easily divided into sub-skills.
Whole practice is beneficial only when practicing in groups.
Whole practice is beneficial when the skill requires minimal repetition.
Provide a sport example of Whole practice.
An example of Whole practice is a gymnast performing an entire routine from start to finish.
A swimmer practicing only their arm movements in isolation.
A footballer practicing just penalty kicks repeatedly.
A basketball player working solely on free throws.
What is the definition of Part practice?
Part practice is a practice method where the skill is broken down into parts and each part is practiced separately before combining them.
Part practice is a method where the entire skill is practiced as a whole repeatedly.
Part practice involves practicing only the easiest part of a skill and ignoring the rest.
Part practice is a method where skills are practiced only in a competitive environment.
When is Part practice beneficial?
Part practice is beneficial when the skill is complex and can be broken down into distinct parts.
Part practice is beneficial when the skill is simple and cannot be broken down.
Part practice is beneficial only for team sports.
Part practice is beneficial when immediate feedback is not required.
Provide a sport example of Part practice.
An example of Part practice is a tennis player practicing the serve toss separately from the swing.
A basketball player running laps to improve endurance.
A soccer player watching game footage.
A swimmer practicing only starts and turns in a full race.
For each of the scenarios, identify which type of practice method is being utilised.
The answer depends on the scenarios for Janie, Ethan, and Chris, which are not provided in the image. For Jackson, based on the passage, the answer could be 'specific skill practice' or 'drill practice' for batting, and 'less engaged practice' for bowling.
All scenarios involve only team-based practice methods regardless of individual focus.
Each scenario uses only random practice methods, not specific skill or drill practice.
The scenarios are all examples of unstructured play rather than any formal practice method.
Practise can improve which aspects of mental and physical performance in a sport or physical activity?
Both mental and physical performance
Only mental performance
Only physical performance
Neither mental nor physical performance
Which of the following sets of words best describe a positive participation environment?
Inclusive, supportive, respectful, encouraging
Competitive, exclusive, strict, demanding
Isolated, negative, discouraging, biased
Chaotic, disorganized, indifferent, hostile
A range of factors can negatively impact participation. Which of the following is one such factor?
Lack of motivation
High self-esteem
Supportive environment
Abundant resources
Being proficient in FMS influences the physical activity experience compared to not being competent in FMS by:
Enhancing enjoyment and participation in physical activities.
Decreasing motivation to participate in physical activities.
Having no impact on physical activity experience.
Making physical activities more difficult and less enjoyable.
Factors that may be limiting or enhancing Jesse and Olivia’s willingness to participate in physical activity include:
Personal motivation, social support, and access to facilities
Only their age and gender
The weather alone
Their favorite TV shows
The relationship between skill level, participation, and attitude can be evaluated using an example from a case study. Which of the following best describes this relationship?
Higher skill level often leads to increased participation and a more positive attitude.
Lower skill level always results in higher participation and better attitude.
Attitude has no impact on participation regardless of skill level.
Participation decreases as skill level increases.
Identify one FMS from the NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) 2015 that may need improvement and select the correct sequence of four activities that would progressively develop this FMS in primary school aged children.
Running: jogging, sprinting, relay races, obstacle course
Throwing: underarm throw, overarm throw, target throw, long-distance throw
Jumping: standing jump, hopping, skipping, long jump
Catching: two-handed catch, one-handed catch, catching on the move, high catch
According to research and data from the NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) 2015, what is a key factor in promoting regular physical activity and a lifelong healthy lifestyle for school-aged children?
Effective development and improvement of fundamental movement skills (FMS)
Increasing academic workload
Reducing opportunities for physical activity
Focusing only on competitive sports
According to the NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) 2015, what is essential for supporting effective FMS development and improvement for students with disabilities?
Implementing and using adaptive equipment
Increasing class sizes
Reducing physical activity time
Focusing only on competitive sports
Which of the following is an example of an adjustment to support effective FMS development for students with disabilities?
Using a synthetic surface for a student in a wheelchair
Ignoring the needs of students with disabilities
Providing the same equipment to all students regardless of ability
Expecting all students to perform skills at the same level
Which of the following is an example of a sport played by people with disability?
Wheelchair basketball
Cricket
Baseball
Ice hockey
Activity 4: As a class, participate in three of the sports researched by the different groups. After you have participated in them, what is the purpose of using adaptive equipment in these sports?
To improve fundamental movement skills
To make the sports more competitive
To increase the number of players
To reduce the duration of the game
Research the common types of feedback. Define Internal feedback:
Internal feedback is information received from within the body about the movement or performance, such as muscle sensations or balance.
Internal feedback is information provided by a coach or teacher about performance.
Internal feedback is the use of external devices to measure performance.
Internal feedback is feedback given by spectators during a performance.
Research the common types of feedback. Define Delayed feedback:
Delayed feedback is information about performance given after a short period following the action, rather than immediately.
Delayed feedback is information given before the action is performed.
Delayed feedback is feedback that is always provided in written form.
Delayed feedback is feedback that is only given during group activities.
Research the common types of feedback. Define Concurrent feedback:
Concurrent feedback is information received during the performance of a skill, allowing for immediate adjustments.
Concurrent feedback is information given only after the completion of a skill.
Concurrent feedback refers to feedback that is unrelated to the skill being performed.
Concurrent feedback is feedback provided by an external observer long after the skill is performed.
Research the common types of feedback. Define External feedback:
External feedback is information about performance received from outside the body, such as from a coach or video analysis.
External feedback is the internal sensation felt during performance, such as muscle tension.
External feedback is the automatic response generated by the nervous system during movement.
External feedback is the self-reflection process after completing a task.
Research the common types of feedback. Define Knowledge of results feedback:
Knowledge of results feedback is information about the outcome of a movement or performance, such as the score or result.
Knowledge of results feedback is information about the process of performing a movement, such as technique or form.
Knowledge of results feedback is encouragement given to motivate the performer, regardless of the outcome.
Knowledge of results feedback is feedback provided only before the performance begins.
Research the common types of feedback. Define Knowledge of performance feedback:
Knowledge of performance feedback is information about the quality or pattern of the movement, not just the result.
Knowledge of performance feedback is information only about the final outcome of a movement.
Knowledge of performance feedback is unrelated to the movement or its result.
Knowledge of performance feedback is feedback given only after a competition has ended.
Select one example of feedback you might experience in sport:
A coach telling you how to improve your technique
Wearing your favorite team's jersey
Watching a sports match on TV
Buying new sports equipment
