CSET: Physical Education (I) [Subtest I (129): Growth,
Motor Development, and Motor Learning; The Science of
Human Movement] questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
Name 6 individual motor and physical fitness variables
- correct answer -agility
-balance
-coordination
-flexibility
-speed
-strength
What are the 3 kinds of body type (somatype) and how do they affect motor performance?
- correct 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 performance?
- correct answer students need to interpret stimuli/cues in order to coordinate movements
-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?
- correct answer -boys tend to be stronger
, -lack fine motor skills
-can't focus on small objects for long
-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?
- correct 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?
- correct 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?
- correct answer -girls reach full height
-boys still have some growing to go
-risk of pregnancy and STDs
Explain the skill acquisition concept of practice
- correct answer without practice and instruction, natural ability and talent dictates the extent of motor
skill development
Explain the skill acquisition concept of feedback
- correct answer -positive feedback works as a motivator
-negative feedback helps an athlete become conscious mistakes
Explain the skill acquisition concept of readiness
- correct answer students must be physically and psychologically ready to learn physical activities
Motor Development, and Motor Learning; The Science of
Human Movement] questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
Name 6 individual motor and physical fitness variables
- correct answer -agility
-balance
-coordination
-flexibility
-speed
-strength
What are the 3 kinds of body type (somatype) and how do they affect motor performance?
- correct 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 performance?
- correct answer students need to interpret stimuli/cues in order to coordinate movements
-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?
- correct answer -boys tend to be stronger
, -lack fine motor skills
-can't focus on small objects for long
-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?
- correct 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?
- correct 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?
- correct answer -girls reach full height
-boys still have some growing to go
-risk of pregnancy and STDs
Explain the skill acquisition concept of practice
- correct answer without practice and instruction, natural ability and talent dictates the extent of motor
skill development
Explain the skill acquisition concept of feedback
- correct answer -positive feedback works as a motivator
-negative feedback helps an athlete become conscious mistakes
Explain the skill acquisition concept of readiness
- correct answer students must be physically and psychologically ready to learn physical activities
