Ch1 VCE PE- Characteristics of Skills and Stages of Learning

During a physical education class, Charlie and Liam are learning about different types of movement skills. What are the classifications of movement skills mentioned in their lesson?

• fundamental movement skills like stability locomotor and manipulative

• Primary, secondary, indoor, outdoor, major, minor, single, multiple

• running, hopping, jumping, crawling

• Developmental context, precision, type of movement, predictability

Answer explanation

The correct classification of movement skills includes developmental context, precision, type of movement, and predictability, which are essential for understanding how skills are categorized in physical education.

How did Elyse learn to ride a bicycle?

• Through practice and experience.

• Instinctively without any effort.

• By reading about it.

• By watching others without practice.

Answer explanation

Elyse learned to ride a bicycle through practice and experience, which is essential for mastering skills like cycling. The other options suggest passive learning methods that are not effective for such a physical activity.

During a physical education class, Charlie is learning about different types of motor skills. Which of the following is a category under which motor skills are often classified?

• Nutritional context

• Developmental context

• Emotional context

• Social context

Answer explanation

Motor skills are often classified under developmental context, which focuses on how these skills evolve as individuals grow. The other options do not pertain to the classification of motor skills.

During a physical education class, Amy is learning about different types of motor skills. Her teacher explains that the classification 'Size of primary musculature required' is important. What does this classification refer to?

• Speed vs Accuracy

• Gross vs Fine

• Strength vs Endurance

• Flexibility vs Rigidity

Answer explanation

The classification 'Size of primary musculature required' distinguishes between gross motor skills, which involve large muscle groups (e.g., running), and fine motor skills, which involve smaller muscle groups (e.g., writing). Thus, the correct answer is 'Gross vs Fine'.

Lucy is learning to play tennis and notices that the game is different when played indoors versus outdoors. Which category in motor skills classification deals with 'Open vs Closed'?

• Stability of the environment

• Size of musculature

• Developmental context

• Specificity of movement

Answer explanation

The category 'Stability of the environment' distinguishes between open skills (affected by external factors, like playing outdoors) and closed skills (performed in a stable environment, like indoors). Lucy's observation relates to this classification.

During a physical education class, Charlie is learning different sports. What is the primary focus of his training in terms of movement skills?

• Speed

• Transferability

• Strength

• Balance

Answer explanation

The primary focus of Charlie's training is on transferability, which refers to how skills learned in one sport can enhance performance in others. This is crucial for developing versatile movement skills across different sports.

Amy is practicing her baseball swing and wonders which other sport uses a similar action. Which sport should she consider?

• Soccer

• Volleyball

• Softball

• Golf

Answer explanation

Softball involves a swinging motion similar to baseball, as both sports require hitting a ball with a bat. This makes softball the most comparable sport for Amy to consider in relation to her baseball swing practice.

Charlie is learning to serve in tennis. What is the key transferabiility skill that forms the basis for serving in tennis with the dominant hand?

• Underhand throw

• Overhand throw

• Sidearm throw

• Backhand throw

Answer explanation

The key movement skill for serving in tennis is the overhand throw. This technique allows players to generate power and accuracy, essential for a successful serve, making it the foundational skill for this action.

During a physical education class, Georgia is learning about different types of movement skills. Her teacher asks, "What does FMS stand for in the context of movement skills?"

• Fundamental Movement Skills

• Functional Movement Skills

• Flexible Movement Skills

• Fast Movement Skills

Answer explanation

FMS stands for Fundamental Movement Skills, which are the basic skills that form the foundation for more complex movements in sports and physical activities. This term is widely used in physical education.

During a physical education class, Amelia is learning different types of skills. Which skill is NOT classified under stability skills?

• Jumping

• Balancing

• Twisting

• Dodging

Answer explanation

Jumping is not classified as a stability skill; it involves propulsion and movement through the air. In contrast, balancing, twisting, and dodging are all stability skills that require maintaining control and stability of the body.