Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true of motor skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body and/or limb movements are required 
B)  They must be learned 
C)  They are goal oriented 
D)  They can be performed involuntarily 
A)  Body and/or limb movements are required 
B)  They must be learned 
C)  They are goal oriented 
D)  They can be performed involuntarily D

Question 2

Taxonomies are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  Indicate one's level of proficiency 
B)  Determine the amount of time that will be required to learn a motor skill 
C)  Classify motor skills in terms of common elements 
D)  Determine the level of fatigue associated with a motor skill 
A)  Indicate one's level of proficiency 
B)  Determine the amount of time that will be required to learn a motor skill 
C)  Classify motor skills in terms of common elements 
D)  Determine the level of fatigue associated with a motor skill C

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as a perceptual motor ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gross body equilibrium 
B)  Response orientation 
C)  Dynamic strength 
D)  Extent flexibility 
A)  Gross body equilibrium 
B)  Response orientation 
C)  Dynamic strength 
D)  Extent flexibility B

Question 4

According to Gentile's multidimensional classification system, which of the following would NOT be categorized as requiring body transport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rollerblading 
B)  Paddleboarding 
C)  Figure skating 
D)  All of the above would require body transport 
A)  Rollerblading 
B)  Paddleboarding 
C)  Figure skating 
D)  All of the above would require body transport

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true of learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  It results in a relatively permanent change in behavior 
B)  It is directly observable 
C)  It is the result of practice and or experience 
D)  All of the above are true 
A)  It results in a relatively permanent change in behavior 
B)  It is directly observable 
C)  It is the result of practice and or experience 
D)  All of the above are true

Question 6

A fine motor skill is one that what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Places less emphasis on precision of movement 
B)  Generally involves multi-limb movements 
C)  Requires the use of large muscles 
D)  Tends to be manipulative in nature 
A)  Places less emphasis on precision of movement 
B)  Generally involves multi-limb movements 
C)  Requires the use of large muscles 
D)  Tends to be manipulative in nature

Question 7

Mountain biking, which requires the performer to continually adapt his or her responses to conform to the trail, would be considered what kind of skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  An open skill 
B)  A closed skill 
C)  An adaptive skill 
D)  A responsive skill 
A)  An open skill 
B)  A closed skill 
C)  An adaptive skill 
D)  A responsive skill

Question 8

According to Gentile's multidimensional classification system, the simplest skill would be one whose

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental context is stationary, involves no inter-trial variability or body transport and does not require object manipulation 
B)  Environmental context is in motion, involves high inter-trial variability and requires both body transport and object manipulation 
C)  Environmental context is in motion, involves high inter-trial variability, requires body transport but does not require object manipulation 
D)  Environmental context is stationary, involves high inter-trial variability, requires body transport but does not require object manipulation 
A)  Environmental context is stationary, involves no inter-trial variability or body transport and does not require object manipulation 
B)  Environmental context is in motion, involves high inter-trial variability and requires both body transport and object manipulation 
C)  Environmental context is in motion, involves high inter-trial variability, requires body transport but does not require object manipulation 
D)  Environmental context is stationary, involves high inter-trial variability, requires body transport but does not require object manipulation

Question 9

Understanding skill complexity enables the practitioner to do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systematically evaluate a learner's movement capabilities and limitations 
B)  Design learning experiences that are challenging yet realistic 
C)  Create logical skill progressions 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Systematically evaluate a learner's movement capabilities and limitations 
B)  Design learning experiences that are challenging yet realistic 
C)  Create logical skill progressions 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

When assessing performance and making instructional decisions, which of the following must be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  The learner 
B)  The task 
C)  The environment in which the task is performed 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The learner 
B)  The task 
C)  The environment in which the task is performed 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

What should practice for open skills emphasize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technique 
B)  Context variability 
C)  Consistency 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Technique 
B)  Context variability 
C)  Consistency 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true of learning?

Accepted Answer

Learning is not a process that

Question 13

According to Gentile, the environmental factors that specifies the movement characteristics necessary for successful performance of a skill are known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action requirements 
B)  Object manipulation 
C)  Regulatory conditions 
D)  Inter-trial response variability 
A)  Action requirements 
B)  Object manipulation 
C)  Regulatory conditions 
D)  Inter-trial response variability

Question 14

What is the ability to make continuous speed and direction adjustments with precision when tracking known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speed of limb movement 
B)  Aiming 
C)  Rate control 
D)  Control precision 
A)  Speed of limb movement 
B)  Aiming 
C)  Rate control 
D)  Control precision

Question 15

Which of the following would NOT be considered a motor skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Football punt 
B)  Knee-jerk reflex 
C)  Sewing on a button 
D)  Taping someone's ankle 
A)  Football punt 
B)  Knee-jerk reflex 
C)  Sewing on a button 
D)  Taping someone's ankle

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Typing on a laptop keyboard 
B)  Swimming the freestyle stroke 
C)  Walking with crutches 
D)  Cross-country skiing 
A)  Typing on a laptop keyboard 
B)  Swimming the freestyle stroke 
C)  Walking with crutches 
D)  Cross-country skiing

Question 17

Which of the following is true of a discrete skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has beginning and ending points that are either arbitrary or determined by some environmental factor rather than by the task itself. 
B)  It tends to be repetitive in nature. 
C)  It has beginning and end points that are clearly defined. 
D)  A and B only 
A)  It has beginning and ending points that are either arbitrary or determined by some environmental factor rather than by the task itself. 
B)  It tends to be repetitive in nature. 
C)  It has beginning and end points that are clearly defined. 
D)  A and B only

Question 18

What is an open skill? Give 2 examples...

Accepted Answer

An open skill is a type of skill used in

Question 19

Which of the following would be considered a closed skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Driving a car 
B)  Juggling 
C)  Putting a golf ball 
D)  Returning a tennis serve 
A)  Driving a car 
B)  Juggling 
C)  Putting a golf ball 
D)  Returning a tennis serve

Question 20

Which of the following skills has low inter-trial variability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Golf putt 
B)  Volleyball spike 
C)  Shot put 
D)  Bunting 
A)  Golf putt 
B)  Volleyball spike 
C)  Shot put 
D)  Bunting

Which of the following is NOT true of motor skills?

Taxonomies are used to

Which of the following is classified as a perceptual motor ability?

According to Gentile's multidimensional classification system, which of the following would NOT be categorized as requiring body transport?

Which of the following is NOT true of learning?

A fine motor skill is one that what?

Mountain biking, which requires the performer to continually adapt his or her responses to conform to the trail, would be considered what kind of skill?

According to Gentile's multidimensional classification system, the simplest skill would be one whose

Understanding skill complexity enables the practitioner to do what?

When assessing performance and making instructional decisions, which of the following must be considered?

What should practice for open skills emphasize?

Which of the following is NOT true of learning?

According to Gentile, the environmental factors that specifies the movement characteristics necessary for successful performance of a skill are known as which of the following?

What is the ability to make continuous speed and direction adjustments with precision when tracking known as?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a motor skill?

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

Which of the following is true of a discrete skill?

What is an open skill? Give 2 examples...

Which of the following would be considered a closed skill?

Which of the following skills has low inter-trial variability?

Understanding Movement Preparation

The Role of Attention, Arousal, and Visual Search in Movement Preparation

Behavioral Theories of Motor Control

Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control

Stages of Learning

The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations

Skill Presentation

Principles of Practice Design

Practice Schedules

Diagnosing Errors

Correcting Errors

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Exam 1: Introduction to Motor Learning and Control

Which of the following is NOT true of motor skills?

Taxonomies are used to

Which of the following is classified as a perceptual motor ability?

According to Gentile's multidimensional classification system, which of the following would NOT be categorized as requiring body transport?

Which of the following is NOT true of learning?

A fine motor skill is one that what?

Mountain biking, which requires the performer to continually adapt his or her responses to conform to the trail, would be considered what kind of skill?

According to Gentile's multidimensional classification system, the simplest skill would be one whose

Understanding skill complexity enables the practitioner to do what?

When assessing performance and making instructional decisions, which of the following must be considered?

What should practice for open skills emphasize?

Which of the following is NOT true of learning?

According to Gentile, the environmental factors that specifies the movement characteristics necessary for successful performance of a skill are known as which of the following?

What is the ability to make continuous speed and direction adjustments with precision when tracking known as?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a motor skill?

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

Which of the following is true of a discrete skill?

What is an open skill? Give 2 examples...

Which of the following would be considered a closed skill?

Which of the following skills has low inter-trial variability?

Understanding Movement Preparation

The Role of Attention, Arousal, and Visual Search in Movement Preparation

Behavioral Theories of Motor Control

Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control

Stages of Learning

The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations

Skill Presentation

Principles of Practice Design

Practice Schedules

Diagnosing Errors

Correcting Errors

Filters