Skills quiz

What is the primary focus of motor skills?

• Muscle relaxation

• Muscle movement

• Muscle growth

• Muscle endurance

Why are cognitive skills essential for a performer?

• To increase physical endurance

• To make correct and effective decisions

• To enhance emotional intelligence

• To improve social interactions

Why might some skills depend on circumstances?

• Because they are always the same

• Because they are influenced by external factors

• Because they are irrelevant

• Because they are simple

What Sport(s) would be considered a closed skill sport?

• Hockey

• Badminton

• Golf

• Snooker

What type of skill is described as self-paced?

• Open skill

• Closed skill

• Externally paced skill

• Dynamic skill

What is not a high priority in gross skills?

• Speed

• Accuracy and precision

• Strength

• Endurance

What is a key feature of discrete skills in terms of repetition?

• They cannot be repeated

• They repeat automatically

• They must be started again to repeat

• They require no effort to repeat

What is a characteristic of a serial skill?

• No clear beginning or end

• A linked series of discrete skills

• Extended time duration

• The end of one movement is the start of the next

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of serial skills?

• Linked series of discrete skills

• Set order or sequence

• Extended time duration

• Includes subroutines

What is an example of a self-paced skill?

• Sprint start

• Sailing

• Long jump

• Dodging a punch