Question 1

In basketball, the locomotor skill of sliding serves as a foundational skill for the specialized movement skill of:

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A)   Chest pass
B)   Pivoting
C)   Guarding a person who is dribbling
D)   Rebounding
E)   Feinting with the ball

Question 2

Many adolescents lag in their movement capabilities resulting from:

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A)   Insufficient neurological development
B)   Limited opportunities for regular practice
C)   Poor or absent instruction
D)   Limited opportunities for regular practice and poor or absent instruction
E)   All of these are correct.

Question 3

Which of the following represents an example of an internally paced skill?

Accepted Answer

A)   Playing at the net in tennis
B)   Bowling
C)   Reaching for a jar on the top shelf of a cabinet
D)   Bowling and reaching for a jar on the top shelf of a cabinet
E)   All of these are correct

Question 4

Specialized movement skills are proficient fundamental movements that have been adapted to the specific requirements of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Sport participation
B)   Recreational activities
C)   Daily living tasks
D)   Sport participation and recreational activities
E)   All of these are correct.

Question 5

Specialized movement skills:

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A)   Are unrelated to fundamental movement skills
B)   Are maturationally based
C)   Are little influenced by practice
D)   Are a combination and elaboration of fundamental movement skills
E)   Develop independently of one's ecological context for skill learning

Question 6

The application stage represents all of the following, except:

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A)   Individuals become more aware of personal physical assets and limitations and accordingly, focus on certain types of sports
B)   The first attempt to refine proficient movement patterns
C)   Emphasis is on improving proficiency
D)   Practice is the key to developing higher degrees of skill
E)   More complex skills are refined and used

Question 7

Progression from one stage to another within the specialized movement phase is dependent upon:

Accepted Answer

A)   Neuromuscular factors
B)   Cognitive factors
C)   Affective factors
D)   All of these are correct.
E)   Neuromuscular factors and cognitive factors

Question 8

In North American football, the manipulative skill of kicking serves as a foundational skill for the specialized movement skill of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Punting
B)   Blocking
C)   Tackling
D)   Centering
E)   Dodging a tackle

Question 9

As a teacher or coach, it is important to know your learners. Which of the following statements is false regarding points to remember when dealing with learners?

Accepted Answer

A)   Each person's potential for performance excellence is unique.
B)   Responses to winning and losing are similar among age groups.
C)   Responses to praise and criticism, reward and punishment, vary among individuals.
D)   Attention spans and concentration abilities vary among individuals.
E)   The ability to analyze, conceptualize, and solve problems varies among individuals.

Question 10

Which of the following represents an example of an externally paced skill?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leading a fast break in basketball
B)   Putting in golf
C)   Shooting an arrow in target archery
D)   Putting in golf and shooting an arrow in target archery
E)   All of these are correct

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not true when teaching movement skills to a group of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)   People tend to learn at the same rate.
B)   Strengths in some areas can compensate for deficiencies in other areas.
C)   Each person's potential for performance excellence is unique.
D)   Responses to winning and losing vary among individuals.
E)   Experiences vary among individuals.

Question 12

Focusing on a single sport at the exclusion of other sports on a year-round basis:

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A)   Is the recommended practice for most children
B)   Is the definition of early sport specialization
C)   Is the recommended practice of the Developmental Model of Sport Participation
D)   Is the best way to avoid overuse injuries
E)   Is the definition of early sport sampling

Question 13

In North American soccer, the stability skill area of axial movements serves as a foundational skill for the specialized movement skill of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Instep kick
B)   Sole trap
C)   Outside of foot kick
D)   Inside of foot kick
E)   Dodging an opponent

Question 14

Lifetime physical activities are chosen according to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Abilities
B)   Interests
C)   Ambitions
D)   Availability
E)   All of these are correct.

Question 15

Which of the following descriptions is(are)  true of the Fitts and Posner model for movement skill learning?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a three-stage model.
B)   It is a two-stage model.
C)   It centers on the cognitive state of the learner.
D)   It is a three-stage model and it centers on the cognitive state of the learner.
E)   It is a two-stage model and it centers on the cognitive state of the learner.

Question 16

The "transition stage" within the specialized movement phase of motor development is important because:

Accepted Answer

A)   Most fundamental movements are learned here
B)   It is too late to develop after this period of time
C)   It is a period between fundamental movements and higher level movement skills
D)   Skill and proficiency are at a high level
E)   Skills should be mastered as early as possible in the life of the child in order to insure chances for success in competitive sport C

Question 17

As a coach, teacher, or therapist it is important to know your learner. To this end there are many points to remember. Which of the following is not a point to remember to help the learner?

Accepted Answer

A)   People learn at different rates.
B)   Responses to instructional approaches vary among learners.
C)   Strengths in some areas can compensate for deficiencies in other areas.
D)   There is no uniformity in the physical potential of individual.
E)   Fundamental movement and perceptual-motor abilities do not need to be mastered before specialized skills are learned.

Question 18

When teaching a new skill, the instructor will find it beneficial to do all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Identify the type of skill
B)   Establish a practice environment consistent with the nature of the skill
C)   Encourage the learner to think through the activity in the early stages of learning
D)   Encourage the learners not to use any cues as the skill develops
E)   Strive for greater consistency, duplication, and elimination of environmental influences for internally paced activities as a skill develops

Question 19

During the specialized movement skill phase it is important to remember:

Accepted Answer

A)   All fundamental movement skills must be performed at the proficient level before any success can be experienced at the specialized movement skill phase
B)   If all fundamental movement skills are performed immaturely, specialized movement skills can still be performed at a high level
C)   If all rudimentary movements are performed immaturely, specialized movement skill can still be performed at a high level
D)   That the specialized movement skill phase immediately follows the rudimentary movement phase and comes before the fundamental movement phase
E)   A person is not required to be at the proficient stage in all fundamental movements before advancing to the specialized movement skill phase E

Question 20

In softball/baseball, the manipulative skill of striking serves as a foundational skill for the specialized movement skill of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Overhand throw for accuracy
B)   Overhand throw for distance
C)   Fielding a fly ball
D)   Base running
E)   Bunting E

Exam 16: Specialized Movement Skills

In basketball, the locomotor skill of sliding serves as a foundational skill for the specialized movement skill of:

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Many adolescents lag in their movement capabilities resulting from:

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Which of the following represents an example of an internally paced skill?

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Specialized movement skills are proficient fundamental movements that have been adapted to the specific requirements of:

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Specialized movement skills:

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The application stage represents all of the following, except:

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Progression from one stage to another within the specialized movement phase is dependent upon:

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In North American football, the manipulative skill of kicking serves as a foundational skill for the specialized movement skill of:

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As a teacher or coach, it is important to know your learners. Which of the following statements is false regarding points to remember when dealing with learners?

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Which of the following represents an example of an externally paced skill?

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Which of the following statements is not true when teaching movement skills to a group of individuals?

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Focusing on a single sport at the exclusion of other sports on a year-round basis:

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In North American soccer, the stability skill area of axial movements serves as a foundational skill for the specialized movement skill of:

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Lifetime physical activities are chosen according to:

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Which of the following descriptions is(are) true of the Fitts and Posner model for movement skill learning?

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The "transition stage" within the specialized movement phase of motor development is important because:

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As a coach, teacher, or therapist it is important to know your learner. To this end there are many points to remember. Which of the following is not a point to remember to help the learner?

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When teaching a new skill, the instructor will find it beneficial to do all of the following, except:

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During the specialized movement skill phase it is important to remember:

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In softball/baseball, the manipulative skill of striking serves as a foundational skill for the specialized movement skill of:

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