Understanding Movement Competence

What is movement competence?

• A measure of one's strength and endurance.

• Movement competence is the ability to perform physical movements effectively and efficiently.

• The ability to dance gracefully and rhythmically.

• The skill to play sports competitively.

List three components of movement competence.

• Technical knowledge

• Environmental awareness

• Physical skills, cognitive understanding, social interaction

• Emotional resilience

How does skill differ from competence in movement?

• Skill is the ability to perform a movement, while competence includes knowledge and adaptability in various contexts.

• Skill is only about theoretical knowledge.

• Skill is the same as competence in movement.

• Competence is only about physical strength.

What role do concepts play in developing movement skills?

• Concepts are irrelevant to movement skills.

• Concepts help in understanding, visualizing, and refining movement skills.

• Concepts hinder the development of movement skills.

• Concepts only apply to theoretical knowledge, not practical skills.

Describe a strategy to improve movement competence.

• Focus solely on physical fitness without skill development.

• Implement a structured program with skill assessment, targeted practice, feedback, and progressive challenges.

• Limit practice to only one type of movement to avoid confusion.

• Encourage random play without any structure or guidance.

What are the benefits of mastering movement skills?

• Increased risk of injury

• Decreased social skills

• Lower cognitive abilities

• The benefits of mastering movement skills include improved physical fitness, coordination, cognitive function, confidence, social interaction, and a healthier lifestyle.

How can feedback enhance movement competence?

• Feedback has no impact on movement skills.

• Feedback only confuses the learner.

• Feedback enhances movement competence by guiding improvement and reinforcing correct techniques.

• Feedback is only useful for advanced athletes.

Explain the importance of practice in skill development.

• Practice can hinder skill improvement.

• Practice is crucial for skill development as it leads to mastery, reinforces learning, and builds confidence.

• Practice is unnecessary for skill development.

• Skill development is only about theoretical knowledge.

What is the relationship between movement competence and physical fitness?

• Movement competence has no effect on physical fitness.

• Higher movement competence contributes to improved physical fitness.

• Improved physical fitness leads to decreased movement competence.

• Movement competence is unrelated to overall health.

Identify a sport that requires high movement competence.

• chess

• curling

• gymnastics

• swimming