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5.3 Principles of skill learning
5.3 Principles of skill learning
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Unit 5 IBSEHS Old syllabus
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How does physical fitness impact skill learning?
Poor stamina, flexibility, or coordination can slow the learning process
Young athletes pick up skills quickly
Rate of learning increases as children approach full maturity
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During the cognitive phase, what is the main challenge for beginners?
Detecting and correcting their own errors consistently
Understanding advanced tactics and strategies
Performing movements automatically without conscious thought
Processing information like body position, movement speed, and game rules
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What is a key characteristic of the cognitive stage of learning?
Reaction time is shorter due to well learned motor programs
The learner requires external feedback from a coach
The focus is on improving accuracy, consistency, fluency and timing
Performance is automatic and fluent
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The influence of learning and or performance of one skill on the learning and or performance of another
Performance
Learning
Transfer
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Why might a learner struggle with a new skill?
All learners improve at the same rate regardless of task difficulty
The task is too difficult or beyond their current abilities
Highly motivated players will persevere during difficult tasks
The task is too easy and does not challenge them
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Why does physical maturation affect the rate of learning?
It provides the necessary motor skills and physique to execute tasks
All individuals develop at the same rate, so maturation has no impact
stamina, flexibility, and coordination are needed to execute skills
Younger learners always learn faster than older learners
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Why would part practice be used?
The learner already has full control of the skill
The skill is repetitive and requires no breakdown
The skill is simple and best learned as a whole
The skill is too complex or dangerous to learn all at once
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Identify the
learning curve
in the image
Plateau
Linear
Positive acceleration
Negative acceleration
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What is the main characteristic of the command teaching style?
Only used in team sports
Students make all decisions
Focus on trial and error learning
Full control by the teacher/coach
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A relatively permanent change in performance through experience, excluding changes due to maturation and degeneration
Transfer
Performance
Learning
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Which of the following best describes a performer in the associative phase?
They begin to detect and correct their own errors
They are completely new to the skill and lack consistency
They require a coach for all feedback and corrections
They perform automatically with little conscious thought
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Which situation best represents fixed practice?
A soccer player mentally visualizes a penalty kick
A netball player repeats shooting from the same spot
A gymnast takes breaks between repetitions to review their form
A tennis player mixes serves, volleys, and backhands in a drill
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Identify the
learning curve
in the image
Linear
Plateau
Positive acceleration
Negative acceleration
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Which situation best demonstrates bilateral transfer?
Footballer learns to pass with weaker foot after learning on dominant foot
A runner improving endurance to play soccer
A rugby player using their tackling skills in another sport
A netball player learning defensive techniques from basketball
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Why do athletes in the autonomous phase have shorter reaction times?
They have memorized motor programs that are stored in long-term memory
Because their focus during practice is to eliminate mistakes
They use step-by-step mental processing for each movement
They utilise external feedback from their coach
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What is the key feature of whole–part–whole practice?
The skill is practiced continuously with no breaks
The skill is only practiced in isolated parts, never in full
The skill is learned by adding new components in stages
The skill is practiced in full, then broken down, then practiced again
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What is an example of variable practice?
A swimmer watches a video of their stroke before practicing
A footballer practices different passes in a 3v2 drill
A volleyball player only practices serving from the same position
A golfer swings 100 times without taking a break
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Which example best represents progressive part practice?
A footballer practices dribbling, passing, and shooting in random order
A tennis player practices a full serve repeatedly without stopping
A swimmer first practices kicking, then adds arm movements, then breathes
A basketball player visualizes themselves making a successful shot
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Which teaching style allows performers to collaborate and share opinions?
Reciprocal
Command
Autocratic
Problem-solving
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Which of the following describes mental practice?
Practicing a skill continuously with no rest
Repeating a free throw from the same spot multiple times
Imagining performing a volleyball serve
Taking short breaks between repetitions to adjust
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Identify the
learning curve
in the image
Plateau
Negative acceleration
Positive acceleration
Linear
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Which situation best represents whole practice?
A gymnast learns a vault by practicing individual components separately
A basketball player practices a free throw in one complete motion
A swimmer breaks down their stroke into separate parts before swimming
A golfer practices only their backswing before attempting a full shot
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A temporary occurrence, fluctuating over time.
Learning
Transfer
Performance
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How does the learning environment affect skill acquisition?
Small groups or individual sessions will accelerate the rate of learning
Distractions & large groups accelerate learning and mimic game scenarios
The environment has no impact on the rate of learning
A lack of equipment or practice opportunities can slow learning
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What is an example of practice-to-performance transfer?
A swimmer using their arm strength to throw a ball
A golfer successfully using techniques from training in a real competition
A cricketer using their batting skills to play baseball
A basketball player learning to shoot with both hands
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How can a coach negatively impact a player’s learning?
A strict coaching style that limits decision-making in real game situations
By giving a mix of positive and constructive feedback
By allowing players to experiment and find their own solutions
By providing clear and structured training sessions
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What improvement is most noticeable in the associative phase?
Movements become more consistent and smooth
Skills are stored in long-term memory and require little attention
A rapid rate of improvement in skill execution
Faster reaction times and multitasking abilities
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When is the problem-solving teaching style most effective?
When there is a strict time constraint
When there is time to explore and experiment with skills
When the coach wants complete control over the session
When skills need to be learned quickly
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How does age affect the rate of learning?
Learning slows as children approach adulthood
Older individuals always learn new skills faster
It increases with age due to experience and the ability to adapt skills
Highly motivated players will persevere during difficult tasks
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What is an example of principles-to-skills transfer?
A gymnast using flexibility to improve balance
A hockey player using their tackling knowledge to defend in football
A tennis player improving their serve technique
A cyclist learning to balance on one leg
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What best describes massed practice?
Mentally rehearsing a skill before performing it
Practicing skills in different game-like situations
Practicing with short breaks to analyze and adjust
Practicing with little or no rest between repetitions
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How does the reciprocal teaching style benefit performers?
It forces them to strictly follow instructions
It prevents them from making mistakes
It improves confidence, communication, and leadership skills
It gives them complete control over their learning
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Why do highly motivated learners tend to improve faster?
Motivation has no impact on the learning process
They have a natural talent for learning new skills
older players learn skills faster, they can apply previously learnt skills
They practice more, persevere through challenges, and are more engaged
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Which of the following statements is true about the autonomous phase?
The performer relies heavily on external feedback from a coach
Movements are instinctive, allowing focus on tactics and strategy
The performer requires demonstrations
Intrinsic/extrinsic motivation is needed in order to develop learning
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Which of the following is an example of skill-to-skill transfer?
A footballer learning to dribble for the first time
A tennis player using their forehand skills to play squash
A sprinter improving their speed after strength training
A gymnast using balance to perform on a beam
36
Identify the
learning curve
in the image
Linear
Plateau
Positive acceleration
Negative acceleration
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Which of the following is an example of distributed practice?
A swimmer mentally visualizes their stroke before diving in
A footballer continuously dribbles for 10 minutes without stopping
A gymnast practices a move, reviews footage, then adjusts
A basketball player takes 50 free throws in a row
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In which scenario is the command teaching style most appropriate
Encouraging creativity and independence
Developing leadership and communication skills
Teaching a complex skill with safety risks
Coaching experienced athletes
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Which statement about skill transfer is TRUE?
Positive transfer helps learning by using similarities
Negative transfer improves performance in another sport
Negative transfer always happens when learning a new skill
Learning a new skill never affects previous skills
