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Question 1Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

During a badminton rally a player moves quickly to return a drop shot. Which fitness component is most directly shown by this quick movement to the shuttle?

  1. Flexibility
  2. Speed Correct answer.
  3. Muscular endurance
  4. Body composition

Explanation

Speed is the ability to move the body or a body part quickly from one point to another, which is exactly what a rapid lunge to a drop shot requires. The other components describe sustained effort, range of motion, or body make-up rather than rapid movement.

Question 2Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A netball player practises passing against a wall, starting close and stepping further back as accuracy improves. What principle of skill learning does this best illustrate?

  1. Overload by gradually increasing the difficulty of the practice Correct answer.
  2. Rest and recovery between sessions
  3. Reversibility from stopping practice
  4. Specificity of training to a different sport

Explanation

Increasing the distance of the wall pass as accuracy improves makes the task progressively harder, which is a form of progressive overload applied to skill practice. Reversibility, specificity and recovery describe different training principles and do not match the gradual increase in task demand.

Question 3Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

In a game of touch rugby a player watches an opponent's body shape and steps into the gap the defender leaves. Which skill classification best fits this action?

  1. Discrete skill only
  2. Open skill Correct answer.
  3. Closed skill
  4. Self-paced skill

Explanation

An open skill is performed in an unpredictable environment where the performer must respond to moving opponents, so reading a defender and stepping into space is open. Closed and self-paced skills occur in stable, self-determined conditions, and 'discrete only' ignores the perceptual decision involved.

Question 4Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Which statement best describes a warm-up before physical activity?

  1. It is only useful for elite athletes
  2. It raises body temperature and prepares muscles and joints for the activity Correct answer.
  3. It should be performed only after vigorous exercise
  4. It replaces the need for a cool-down afterwards

Explanation

A warm-up gradually increases heart rate and body temperature and moves joints through their range, preparing the body for the demands of the activity. It does not replace a cool-down, is not done after exercise, and benefits performers of all levels.

Question 5Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student keeps a training diary recording sessions, how they felt, and what improved. What is the main purpose of this in developing physical skills?

  1. To prove that training is unnecessary
  2. To compare the student with professional athletes
  3. To monitor progress and adjust training based on evidence Correct answer.
  4. To replace practical participation with writing

Explanation

A training diary provides evidence of what has been done and how the body responded, allowing the performer to track progress and modify training. It supports practical work rather than replacing it and is not about proving training unnecessary or comparing with professionals.

Question 6Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

During a game of basketball a player feels enjoyment and wants to keep playing. Which factor most directly supports ongoing participation in movement?

  1. Training only when forced to
  2. Choosing activities that require no effort
  3. Experiencing success and enjoyment during the activity Correct answer.
  4. Avoiding all forms of competition

Explanation

Enjoyment and a sense of success are strong motivators that encourage people to keep participating in physical activity. Avoiding competition, training only under pressure, and choosing effortless activities do not build lasting motivation to move.

Question 7Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A coach asks a player to perform a chest pass so the ball travels straight and fast to a teammate. Which biomechanical idea best explains a strong chest pass?

  1. Transferring force from legs through the body and arms in sequence Correct answer.
  2. Standing still with straight legs throughout
  3. Using only the wrists to push the ball
  4. Holding the ball as long as possible before release

Explanation

A powerful chest pass uses a coordinated sequence where force generated by the legs and trunk is transferred through the arms to the ball. Using only the wrists, keeping legs straight, or delaying release reduces the force and accuracy of the pass.

Question 8Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Which example best shows a student applying the principle of specificity in training for a 100 m sprint?

  1. Lifting heavy weights slowly for hours
  2. Swimming long distances for endurance
  3. Practising sprint starts and short fast runs Correct answer.
  4. Holding static stretches for an hour

Explanation

Specificity means training should closely match the demands of the activity, so sprint training should involve short, fast running similar to the event. Long swimming, prolonged stretching and slow heavy lifting do not match the speed and short duration of a 100 m sprint.

Question 9Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A learner practising a new dance routine breaks it into short sections and repeats each one before joining them. Which strategy for learning a physical skill is being used?

  1. Part practice Correct answer.
  2. Massed practice
  3. Mental rehearsal
  4. Whole practice

Explanation

Part practice involves breaking a complex skill into smaller components and learning each before combining them, which matches the section-by-section approach. Whole practice would rehearse the full routine at once, massed practice concerns rest intervals, and mental rehearsal happens without physical movement.

Question 10Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student notices that after several weeks of skipping practice their skipping has become smoother and requires less conscious thought. What best explains this change?

  1. The skill has become a closed skill
  2. The student is now using a different sport
  3. The skill has become more automated through repetition Correct answer.
  4. The student has lost fitness

Explanation

Repeated practice builds motor patterns so the skill requires less conscious attention and becomes more automatic, which is characteristic of skill learning. Losing fitness, switching sports or reclassifying the skill does not explain smoother, less effortful performance.

Question 11Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

During a game of netball a player receives feedback from the coach at half-time about their footwork. What type of feedback is this?

  1. No feedback at all
  2. Kinaesthetic feedback only
  3. Extrinsic feedback Correct answer.
  4. Intrinsic feedback

Explanation

Extrinsic feedback comes from an outside source such as a coach, so advice given at half-time is extrinsic. Intrinsic and kinaesthetic feedback come from the performer's own senses, and feedback is clearly being given, so 'none' is incorrect.

Question 12Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

When a performer first learns a new skill they often think carefully about each movement. Which stage of skill learning does this describe?

  1. Autonomous stage
  2. Associative stage
  3. Cognitive stage Correct answer.
  4. Maintenance stage

Explanation

In the cognitive stage the learner is new to the skill and must consciously think through each movement, making errors and needing guidance. The associative stage refines the skill and the autonomous stage is highly automatic, while 'maintenance stage' is not part of this model.

Question 13Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A rugby player wants to improve acceleration over the first five metres. Which training method is most appropriate?

  1. High-repetition light weight circuits only
  2. Long slow distance running
  3. Static stretching sessions
  4. Short repeated sprints with full recovery Correct answer.

Explanation

Acceleration over short distances depends on explosive short efforts, so repeated short sprints with full recovery train that quality. Long slow running, static stretching and light circuit work train endurance or flexibility rather than short-distance acceleration.

Question 14Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student practising basketball free throws scores more when practising from the same spot in a quiet gym than during noisy games. What does this suggest about the practice environment?

  1. Noise has no effect on performance
  2. Practice should include game-like conditions to transfer to competition Correct answer.
  3. Practice should always be silent
  4. Free throws cannot be learned

Explanation

Skills learned only in calm, unchanged conditions may not transfer to competition, so practice should include distractions and game-like pressure. The evidence shows noise affected performance, so claiming noise has no effect contradicts the observation.

Question 15Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A player uses a video recording of their tennis serve to identify that they drop their elbow before contact. What is the main benefit of this analysis?

  1. It gives objective evidence to correct a specific technique fault Correct answer.
  2. It shows they should change sports
  3. It guarantees they will win the next match
  4. It replaces the need for practice

Explanation

Video analysis provides objective evidence of what the body actually does, allowing a specific technique fault to be identified and corrected. It supports practice rather than replacing it and cannot guarantee results or indicate a change of sport.

Question 16Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Which combination best describes a balanced training session for developing physical skills?

  1. Warm-up followed immediately by a cool-down
  2. Cool-down followed by fitness work
  3. Skill practice only, with no warm-up
  4. Warm-up, skill practice, fitness work and cool-down Correct answer.

Explanation

A balanced session includes a warm-up to prepare the body, skill and fitness work to develop performance, and a cool-down to aid recovery. Omitting the warm-up, reversing the order, or skipping the main work all leave the session incomplete.

Question 17Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student plays touch rugby and notices that reading the game to decide when to pass improves with experience. Which term best describes this decision-making ability?

  1. Aerobic capacity
  2. Flexibility
  3. Game sense Correct answer.
  4. Muscular power

Explanation

Game sense is the ability to read play and make appropriate tactical decisions during a game, which improves with experience. Muscular power, flexibility and aerobic capacity are physical fitness components, not decision-making abilities.

Question 18Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A player improving a hockey push pass focuses on accuracy first, then adds speed and pressure once accurate. What does this progression show?

  1. Accuracy cannot be practised
  2. Skill is built by mastering the basics before adding complexity Correct answer.
  3. Speed should always come before accuracy
  4. Pressure should be avoided entirely

Explanation

Learning is most effective when the basic movement is established before adding speed and pressure, allowing control to develop. Placing speed first, avoiding pressure entirely, or claiming accuracy cannot be practised all contradict sound skill-learning practice.

Question 19Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student wants to increase their muscular strength for a physical activity. Which training approach is most suitable?

  1. Holding long static stretches
  2. Lifting heavier weights for fewer repetitions Correct answer.
  3. Skipping meals to reduce body mass
  4. Jogging for an hour each day

Explanation

Muscular strength is developed by lifting heavier loads for fewer repetitions, which places the muscles under high resistance. Jogging trains endurance, stretching trains flexibility, and skipping meals is unsafe and unrelated to strength.

Question 20Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A learner practising a gymnastics routine can perform it well in training but struggles in competition. Which explanation is most plausible?

  1. Competition introduces pressure that the practice did not replicate Correct answer.
  2. The skill was learned too quickly to be remembered
  3. The routine was too short to learn
  4. Training was too easy to be useful

Explanation

Performances often drop in competition when practice has not included pressure and distractions, so the learner has not learned to cope with them. Performing well in training shows the skill was learned, and the length or ease of the routine does not explain the competition drop.

Question 21Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Two students train for the same 200 m race. One trains with repeated short fast runs, the other with long slow runs. Which is most likely to improve the 200 m time and why?

  1. Both equally, because all training has the same effect
  2. The long slow runs, because more distance always improves speed
  3. Neither, because 200 m performance cannot be trained
  4. The short fast runs, because they match the speed and duration demands of the race Correct answer.

Explanation

Specificity means training should match the speed and duration of the event, so repeated short fast runs best prepare for a 200 m race. Long slow running trains a different energy demand, and all training does not have the same effect, so the other options are not defensible.

Question 22Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A coach wants a beginner to learn a complex skill safely. Which approach is most defensible?

  1. Remove all feedback to build independence
  2. Break the skill into parts and add pressure gradually as control improves Correct answer.
  3. Use only mental rehearsal with no physical practice
  4. Teach the full skill at full speed with no guidance

Explanation

Beginners learn complex skills more safely and effectively when the skill is broken into manageable parts and pressure is added as control develops. Full-speed teaching without guidance, mental rehearsal alone, or removing all feedback would slow learning and raise injury risk.

Question 23Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A player claims they are 'fit' because they can jog for an hour, but they struggle with a short explosive jump. Which conclusion is best supported?

  1. They have excellent flexibility
  2. They have aerobic endurance but limited muscular power Correct answer.
  3. They have high muscular power but low endurance
  4. They are unfit in every component

Explanation

Jogging for an hour reflects aerobic endurance, while a weak explosive jump indicates limited muscular power, so the two components are not interchangeable. Claiming the reverse contradicts the evidence, and the data do not support being unfit in every component or having excellent flexibility.

Question 24Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student reviews their training diary and sees that performance improved during weeks with regular rest days and declined during weeks without them. What is the most reasonable conclusion?

  1. Recovery is needed for training adaptations to occur Correct answer.
  2. Training should stop altogether
  3. Performance is random and cannot be reviewed
  4. Rest days have no effect on performance

Explanation

The pattern links better performance with regular rest and poorer performance without it, supporting the principle that recovery allows adaptation. Concluding rest has no effect contradicts the evidence, and stopping training altogether is not supported by the diary.

Question 25Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

During a game a player must choose between passing and shooting within a split second. Which combination of factors best explains a good decision?

  1. Following the same action every time
  2. Using only strength regardless of the situation
  3. Perceiving the situation quickly and selecting a skill they have practised Correct answer.
  4. Ignoring teammates to reduce decisions

Explanation

Good in-game decisions come from quickly perceiving the situation and drawing on well-practised skills that can be executed under pressure. Relying only on strength, repeating one action, or ignoring teammates reduces the quality of decision-making rather than improving it.

Question 26Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student joins a lunchtime touch rugby game mainly because they enjoy being active with friends. Which statement best describes the role of enjoyment in continued participation in movement?

  1. Enjoyment only matters after a performer has reached an elite level of skill.
  2. Enjoyment can increase motivation, which makes a learner more likely to keep taking part and practising. Correct answer.
  3. Enjoyment guarantees that a learner will develop every physical skill to a high standard.
  4. Enjoyment has no effect on how often a learner chooses to take part in physical activity.

Explanation

Enjoyment acts as a motivator: when an activity feels positive, a learner is more willing to return, invest effort and practise, which supports ongoing participation and skill development. It does not guarantee high skill, and it matters at all levels, not only for elite performers.

Question 27Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A learner keeps a short log of how they felt during each PE session. Which purpose does this log best serve in relation to participation in movement?

  1. It identifies which activities the learner finds enjoyable and wants to repeat. Correct answer.
  2. It records the exact biomechanics of every skill performed.
  3. It replaces the need for any coaching or feedback.
  4. It measures maximal oxygen uptake accurately.

Explanation

A short feelings log is a simple reflective tool that helps a learner notice which activities they enjoy and are motivated to repeat, which supports continued participation. It is not a technical measurement of fitness or technique and does not replace coaching.

Question 28Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Which example best shows a learner experiencing enjoyment through movement rather than through an external reward?

  1. A student practises because a parent insists they must.
  2. A student plays to avoid being told off by the teacher.
  3. A student plays a game of ki-o-rahi and smiles because the running and passing feel fun. Correct answer.
  4. A student attends training only to collect a spot prize at the end.

Explanation

Intrinsic enjoyment comes from the activity itself, such as the pleasure of running, passing and playing with others. The other examples describe external pressure or rewards, which are not enjoyment of the movement itself.

Question 29Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A teacher wants a class of mixed-ability students to enjoy their first lesson on throwing and catching. Which approach best supports enjoyment and participation for all?

  1. Use only one activity with a single high difficulty level so the class is challenged.
  2. Rank students publicly from best to worst before they begin.
  3. Remove all games and focus only on fitness testing.
  4. Set up modified games and equipment so tasks can be matched to each student's level. Correct answer.

Explanation

Matching task difficulty and equipment to each learner's level lets more students experience success, which builds confidence and enjoyment. A single high difficulty or public ranking tends to discourage less confident learners, and fitness testing alone does not develop throwing and catching skills.

Question 30Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student who is nervous about catching a ball is given a larger, softer ball and a short underarm throw. What is the main reason this modification supports skill development?

  1. It removes the need to practise catching altogether.
  2. It makes the task harder so the learner is challenged immediately.
  3. It makes the task easier so the learner can succeed and build confidence before progressing. Correct answer.
  4. It measures the learner's reaction time precisely.

Explanation

Modifying equipment and the throw increases the chance of success, which builds confidence and lets the learner progress to harder versions later. It is a temporary scaffold, not a way to avoid practising the skill.

Question 31Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Which statement best explains why regular participation in a range of movement activities can support a learner's wellbeing?

  1. It removes the need for sleep and good nutrition.
  2. It guarantees that a learner will never feel stressed.
  3. It only benefits learners who compete at a national level.
  4. It can improve fitness, mood and social connection when done regularly. Correct answer.

Explanation

Regular movement can improve physical fitness and mood and provide social contact through group activities, all of which support wellbeing. It cannot guarantee freedom from stress or replace basic needs such as sleep and nutrition.

Question 32Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student wants to develop a new skill they have seen in a game. Which first step is most likely to help them learn it successfully?

  1. Avoid practising and hope the skill appears naturally in a game.
  2. Watch a demonstration and then practise a simplified version of the skill. Correct answer.
  3. Only read about the skill without ever trying it.
  4. Attempt the full skill at match speed straight away without any guidance.

Explanation

Observing a model and then practising a simplified version gives the learner a clear picture of the skill and a manageable way to attempt it. Jumping straight to match speed or avoiding practice makes learning harder.

Question 33Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A learner can perform a skill in practice but often chooses the wrong moment to use it in a game. Which area of development should they focus on?

  1. Reducing the amount of practice they do.
  2. Increasing the size of the equipment they use.
  3. Improving only their flexibility.
  4. Developing decision-making about when to apply the skill in game situations. Correct answer.

Explanation

Performing a skill and knowing when to use it are different; the learner needs practice in game-like situations that require decisions about timing and choice. Equipment size, less practice or flexibility alone will not fix a decision-making problem.

Question 34Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student practises a skill in a closed drill, then in a small-sided game where defenders apply pressure. What is the main benefit of adding the small-sided game?

  1. It guarantees the learner will not make mistakes.
  2. It replaces the need to learn the basic technique first.
  3. It lets the learner apply the skill under game-like conditions with opponents. Correct answer.
  4. It reduces the amount of decision-making the learner must do.

Explanation

Small-sided games bring in opponents, limited space and time pressure, so the learner practises applying the skill in conditions closer to a real game. The basic technique still needs to be learned first, and mistakes remain part of learning.

Question 35Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Which example best shows a learner taking responsibility for their own skill development?

  1. Blaming teammates when a skill does not work in a game.
  2. Setting a small goal, practising it, and checking progress against that goal. Correct answer.
  3. Skipping practice and hoping to improve by watching others.
  4. Waiting for the teacher to tell them exactly what to do every session.

Explanation

Setting a goal, practising towards it and checking progress is self-directed learning that puts the learner in charge of improvement. Waiting passively, blaming others or skipping practice does not build ownership or skill.

Question 36Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student sets the goal 'practise my netball shooting until I can score 6 out of 10 from the edge of the circle'. Why is this a useful goal for skill development?

  1. It is vague, so the learner can decide later whether they achieved it.
  2. It depends entirely on luck rather than practice.
  3. It sets an impossible target that cannot be checked.
  4. It is specific and measurable, so progress can be judged clearly. Correct answer.

Explanation

A useful goal names the skill, the conditions and a measurable target, so the learner can tell whether they have improved. Vague or uncheckable goals give no clear feedback about progress.

Question 37Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A learner feels anxious before performing a new skill in front of the class. Which strategy best helps them manage this and still take part?

  1. Tell themselves they will definitely fail so it does not matter.
  2. Use calm breathing and start with a simple version of the skill in a small group. Correct answer.
  3. Rush straight into the hardest version to get it over with.
  4. Avoid all future lessons that involve performing in front of others.

Explanation

Calming strategies and graded exposure, starting simple in a smaller group, reduce anxiety and let the learner build confidence step by step. Avoidance, negative self-talk or rushing the hardest version tend to increase anxiety.

Question 38Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student notices they enjoy an activity more when they can see their own improvement over several weeks. Which explanation best fits this?

  1. Enjoyment decreases whenever a learner improves.
  2. Improvement has no connection to how much a learner enjoys an activity.
  3. Enjoyment comes only from winning against others.
  4. Visible progress gives a sense of achievement, which increases motivation and enjoyment. Correct answer.

Explanation

Seeing progress provides evidence of achievement, which boosts confidence and motivation, and in turn makes the activity more enjoyable. Enjoyment is not limited to winning, and improvement generally supports rather than reduces it.

Question 39Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Two students practise the same passing skill. One practises for 10 minutes in short, focused blocks with brief rests; the other practises for 40 minutes without a break and becomes sloppy. Which explanation is most defensible?

  1. Rest has no effect on the quality of skill practice.
  2. Short focused practice with rest can maintain quality and support better learning. Correct answer.
  3. The student who practised longer must have learned more.
  4. Longer practice always produces better skill, regardless of quality.

Explanation

Skill quality matters more than sheer time: short, focused blocks with brief rests help a learner maintain concentration and correct technique. Long, unbroken practice that becomes sloppy can reinforce errors rather than improve the skill.

Question 40Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A coach gives a learner feedback immediately after each attempt at a new skill, then gradually reduces it. Why does this approach help learning?

  1. Reducing feedback makes the learner depend on the coach forever.
  2. Early feedback guides correct technique, and reducing it later encourages the learner to self-check. Correct answer.
  3. Feedback should never be given when learning a new skill.
  4. Immediate feedback removes the need for any practice.

Explanation

Frequent feedback early on helps the learner build a correct pattern, and gradually withdrawing it encourages them to monitor their own performance. Feedback supports practice rather than replacing it, and fading it reduces dependence.

Question 41Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Which statement best describes how a learner moves from needing to think carefully about a skill to performing it smoothly and automatically?

  1. Automatic performance happens instantly on the first attempt.
  2. The skill becomes automatic only through watching videos.
  3. Repeated correct practice lets the skill become more automatic and require less conscious thought. Correct answer.
  4. A learner can skip practice if they are naturally talented.

Explanation

Repeated correct practice builds the movement patterns so the skill gradually requires less conscious attention and becomes smoother and more automatic. Watching alone, relying on talent or expecting instant automation does not produce this change.

Question 42Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A learner wants to experience enjoyment in a new activity they find difficult. Which approach is most likely to help?

  1. Give up after one attempt because it felt hard.
  2. Break the activity into achievable parts and celebrate small successes. Correct answer.
  3. Focus only on the final result and ignore small improvements.
  4. Compare themselves unfavourably with the most skilled students.

Explanation

Breaking a difficult activity into achievable parts creates chances for success, which builds confidence and enjoyment. Focusing only on the end result, negative comparison or giving up early tends to reduce motivation.

Question 43Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student chooses to keep playing a sport over several years. Which combination of factors best explains sustained participation?

  1. Winning every game and never losing.
  2. Enjoyment of the activity, a sense of progress, and supportive social connections. Correct answer.
  3. Being forced to attend by someone else.
  4. Avoiding all feedback and coaching.

Explanation

Sustained participation is best explained by a mix of intrinsic enjoyment, perceived improvement and positive social connections. Winning every game is unrealistic, and pressure or avoiding feedback tends to reduce long-term participation.

Question 44Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

Which example best shows a learner applying a skill they learned in PE to a community setting?

  1. A student avoids all physical activity after school.
  2. A student watches a game on television without taking part.
  3. A student memorises the rules but never plays outside class.
  4. A student uses the passing and teamwork skills from class to join a local club team. Correct answer.

Explanation

Transferring skills from class to a community club shows the learner applying what they learned in a real setting, which supports lifelong participation. Memorising rules, watching or avoiding activity does not show application of skills.

Question 45Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A learner is practising a new skill and receives feedback that is specific, such as 'turn your shoulder further before you throw'. Why is this feedback more useful than 'good try'?

  1. General praise gives no information about the technique, so the learner knows what to adjust.
  2. Specific feedback is always negative and discouraging.
  3. Specific feedback tells the learner exactly what to change to improve the technique. Correct answer.
  4. General praise is the only feedback that improves skill.

Explanation

Specific feedback identifies the exact part of the technique to change, giving the learner something concrete to work on. General praise may encourage but does not tell the learner how to adjust their movement.

Question 46Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student wants to improve their agility for a game that involves quick changes of direction. Which practice is most appropriate?

  1. Practising short shuttle runs with quick direction changes. Correct answer.
  2. Only stretching before sitting down.
  3. Watching videos of agility drills without doing them.
  4. Only doing long, steady jogs at an even pace.

Explanation

Agility involves changing direction quickly, so shuttle runs with rapid turns practise that specific demand. Long steady jogs, stretching alone or watching videos do not train quick changes of direction.

Question 47Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A learner says they enjoy a game more when the rules are simple and everyone gets plenty of turns. Which principle does this best illustrate?

  1. Enjoyment is highest when most players sit out.
  2. Enjoyment depends only on the final score.
  3. Enjoyment is higher when activities are modified so participants stay involved and understand what to do. Correct answer.
  4. Enjoyment is unrelated to how the activity is set up.

Explanation

Simple rules and frequent turns keep everyone involved and able to follow the game, which raises enjoyment. Being sidelined or focusing only on the score tends to reduce participation and enjoyment.

Question 48Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

During a game a learner must decide quickly whether to pass or run. Which approach best develops this kind of decision-making?

  1. Practising only isolated drills with no opponents or time pressure.
  2. Reading the rule book without ever playing.
  3. Watching others play and never joining in.
  4. Practising in small-sided games that create realistic choices under time pressure. Correct answer.

Explanation

Decision-making improves when learners face realistic choices with opponents and time pressure, as in small-sided games. Isolated drills, reading rules or only watching do not provide the repeated in-game decisions needed.

Question 49Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A student reflects after a lesson: 'I enjoyed the modified game because I got the ball often, but I need to work on my catching under pressure.' Which statement best describes the value of this reflection?

  1. It shows that reflection has no effect on future practice.
  2. It focuses only on the final score of the game.
  3. It proves the student has already mastered catching.
  4. It identifies both an enjoyable element to repeat and a specific skill to develop next. Correct answer.

Explanation

The reflection names what made the lesson enjoyable and pinpoints a specific skill to work on, giving clear direction for future practice. Reflection like this supports planning and motivation, and it does not mean the skill is already mastered.

Question 50Developing physical skills and experiencing enjoyment by participating in movement

A learner improves quickly at first, then progress slows despite continuing to practise. Which explanation is most defensible and what should they do?

  1. Progress has stopped permanently, so they should quit the activity.
  2. Slower progress proves the learner has no talent.
  3. Early gains are often rapid, and continued deliberate practice with feedback can still bring improvement. Correct answer.
  4. The only solution is to practise the same way for much longer without feedback.

Explanation

Beginners often improve quickly because there is a lot to gain at first; later progress is slower and depends on deliberate, focused practice with feedback. Slower progress is normal and does not mean improvement has stopped permanently or that the learner lacks talent.