Name 6 individual motor and physical fitness variables - ANSWER -agility
-balance
-coordination
-flexibility
-speed
-strength
What are the 3 kinds of body type (somatype) and how do they affect motor performance? -
ANSWER -endomorphs: large, strong but slow
-mesomorphs: muscular, fast and agile
-ectomorphs: skinny, lack power and strength, endurance
What are the components of perceptual-motor development and how do they affect perfor-
mance? - ANSWER students need to interpret stimuli/cues in order to coordinate move-
ments
-visual
-auditory
-tactile
-kinesthetic: awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body
What physical changes occur in a child aged 3-5 and what impact on motor performance
does it have? - ANSWER -boys tend to be stronger
-lack fine motor skills
-can't focus on small objects for long
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, -girls tend to be better coordinated
What physical changes occur in a child aged 9-11 and what impact on motor performance
does it have? - ANSWER -stronger, leaner, taller
-improved motor skills
-able to focus for longer periods
-at risk for obesity
What physical changes occur in a child aged 12-14 and what impact on motor performance
does it have? - ANSWER -drastic physical growth
-highly preoccupied with physical appearance
What physical changes occur in a child aged 15-17 and what impact on motor performance
does it have? - ANSWER -girls reach full height
-boys still have some growing to go
-risk of pregnancy and STDs
Explain the skill acquisition concept of practice - ANSWER without practice and instruc-
tion, natural ability and talent dictates the extent of motor skill development
Explain the skill acquisition concept of feedback - ANSWER -positive feedback works as a
motivator
-negative feedback helps an athlete become conscious mistakes
Explain the skill acquisition concept of readiness - ANSWER students must be physically
and psychologically ready to learn physical activities
Explain the skill acquisition concept of retention - ANSWER learned skills go from short-
term memory to long-term with the aid of positive feedback
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-balance
-coordination
-flexibility
-speed
-strength
What are the 3 kinds of body type (somatype) and how do they affect motor performance? -
ANSWER -endomorphs: large, strong but slow
-mesomorphs: muscular, fast and agile
-ectomorphs: skinny, lack power and strength, endurance
What are the components of perceptual-motor development and how do they affect perfor-
mance? - ANSWER students need to interpret stimuli/cues in order to coordinate move-
ments
-visual
-auditory
-tactile
-kinesthetic: awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body
What physical changes occur in a child aged 3-5 and what impact on motor performance
does it have? - ANSWER -boys tend to be stronger
-lack fine motor skills
-can't focus on small objects for long
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, -girls tend to be better coordinated
What physical changes occur in a child aged 9-11 and what impact on motor performance
does it have? - ANSWER -stronger, leaner, taller
-improved motor skills
-able to focus for longer periods
-at risk for obesity
What physical changes occur in a child aged 12-14 and what impact on motor performance
does it have? - ANSWER -drastic physical growth
-highly preoccupied with physical appearance
What physical changes occur in a child aged 15-17 and what impact on motor performance
does it have? - ANSWER -girls reach full height
-boys still have some growing to go
-risk of pregnancy and STDs
Explain the skill acquisition concept of practice - ANSWER without practice and instruc-
tion, natural ability and talent dictates the extent of motor skill development
Explain the skill acquisition concept of feedback - ANSWER -positive feedback works as a
motivator
-negative feedback helps an athlete become conscious mistakes
Explain the skill acquisition concept of readiness - ANSWER students must be physically
and psychologically ready to learn physical activities
Explain the skill acquisition concept of retention - ANSWER learned skills go from short-
term memory to long-term with the aid of positive feedback
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