Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) · Physical Education (1PE0)

Classification of skills: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Classification of skills.

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Question 1

1 mark

According to the Sport psychology syllabus, which of the following is a characteristic of a closed skill?

Question 2

1 mark

Which type of guidance is most suitable for an elite-level athlete who needs to make subtle technical adjustments to their sprinting form?

Question 3

1 mark

An elite footballer is analyzing their performance data which shows a high success rate in passing but a low success rate in shots on goal. To improve their shooting, why might variable practice be superior to fixed practice in this context?

Question 4

1 mark

Which type of guidance involves a coach physically moving a performer through a movement, such as a gymnast being supported during a handstand?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following is a characteristic of a basic (simple) skill?

Question 6

2 marks

State one advantage of using visual guidance when introducing a new skill to a group of beginners.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain how extrinsic feedback can be used to improve the performance of a beginner who has not yet developed a strong kinaesthetic sense.

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Question 8

5 marks

Evaluate the impact of massed practice on a performer's ability to maintain concentration and skill quality when practicing a high organisation skill.

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Question 9

8 marks

A tennis player is learning a complex, high organisation skill such as the overhead serve. In contrast, a track athlete is practicing a sprint start, which is a relatively simple, closed skill.

(a) Explain how the high organisation nature of the tennis serve influences the choice between part practice and whole practice. (2 points)

(b) Evaluate the effectiveness of verbal guidance for a beginner learning the tennis serve compared to an elite athlete refining their sprint start. (3 points)

(c) Discuss how terminal feedback can be integrated with distributed practice to improve the track athlete's performance during a training session. (3 points)

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