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QLDPhysical EducationUnit 1: Motor Learning, Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics in Physical Activity
Quick questions on Motor learning for QCE Physical Education Unit 1
7short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.
What are types of skills?Show answer
The syllabus expects you to classify skills along several axes.
What is cognitive stage?Show answer
The learner consciously works out what to do. Movement is jerky, errors are frequent and large, and the learner cannot self-correct. A first-time golfer at this stage is consciously thinking through every component of the swing.
What is associative stage?Show answer
The learner has the basic pattern and is refining technique. Errors are smaller and the learner is starting to detect their own errors. The golfer in their second season hits the ball most of the time but distance and direction lack consistency.
What is autonomous stage?Show answer
The skill is essentially automatic. The learner performs with minimal conscious attention, which frees attention for tactics, decision-making, and complex demands. An elite tennis player focuses on shot selection because the basic strokes need no conscious thought.
What is q1?Show answer
Classify a basketball free throw using two skill classification axes, and justify each classification. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why blocked, constant practice is appropriate for a cognitive-stage learner but random, varied practice is better for an autonomous performer. [4 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
A coach gives a learner only knowledge of results ("you missed"). Explain one limitation of this and recommend a more effective feedback approach for the associative stage. [3 marks]
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