Question 1

Which of the following is not a valid reason to change the task focus?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Probably the single most factor that determines whether a student learns a motor skill is

Accepted Answer

Practice time is crucial for learning a motor skill as it allows for repetition, muscle memory development, and refinement of techniques.

Question 3

Which of the following tasks has the most affective potential?

Accepted Answer

Working with a partner to develop a sequence of actions involves collaboration, creativity, and physical engagement, which are highly affective tasks as they require emotional involvement, communication, and mutual support.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding "fun" in physical education?

Accepted Answer

Learning can be fun, and incorporating enjoyable activities can enhance student engagement and motivation in physical education.

Question 5

Which of the following would make a throwing and catching task more appropriate for all students in a class?

Accepted Answer

Options B, C, and D all contribute to making a throwing and catching task more inclusive and appropriate for students of varying skill levels. B allows for personal comfort and adaptation, C emphasizes cooperation and mutual support, and D introduces a scalable difficulty that rewards progress.

Question 6

A rich experience is one that

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Presenting a task requiring verbal or movement solutions arrived at through movement is called

Accepted Answer

Problem solving involves presenting a task that requires verbal or movement solutions, which can be achieved through movement, reflecting the process of finding solutions to challenges or obstacles.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a component of a movement task?

Accepted Answer

Designated practice time is not a component of a movement task; it refers to the time allocated for practice rather than an element of the task itself.

Question 9

Which of the following is true in terms of determining group size for practice of a skill?

Accepted Answer

Larger groups can be effective as long as every student in the group is actively engaged and participating. The key is ensuring active involvement from all members, not the size of the group itself.

Question 10

Which of the following tasks has the most potential to provide a psychomotor, affective and cognitive experience for students?

Accepted Answer

Option C involves psychomotor skills (physically removing arrows), affective learning (working together and making decisions as a group, which involves feelings, values, and attitudes), and cognitive skills (thinking about and deciding the safest way to remove the arrows).

Question 11

For most tasks appropriate learning experiences are primarily those that

Accepted Answer

Students learn best when they are challenged but not overwhelmed. Organizing students by equal ability levels ensures that they are working with peers who are at a similar skill level, which allows them to learn from each other and make progress at a pace that is appropriate for them.

Question 12

Which of the following tasks is the most unlimited task?

Accepted Answer

Balancing on three parts of your body is the most unlimited task because it allows for the most variation and creativity in how you choose to balance, compared to the more specific and limited options provided in the other choices.

Question 13

Teachers can let students choose who they work with if:

Accepted Answer

Allowing students to choose their work partners can be beneficial if it ensures racial integration, inclusivity, and productivity. This approach promotes a healthy, collaborative learning environment where all students feel included and are able to work effectively.

Question 14

The most inefficient way to group students is

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following instructions represents the goal orientation of a task?

Accepted Answer

The goal orientation of a task focuses on the learning process, understanding, or mastering a skill rather than on the outcome. "Work to get the feel of the skill" emphasizes understanding and mastering the skill, aligning with goal orientation.

Question 16

Which of the following is a criterion for a good learning experience?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are criteria for a good learning experience. They ensure that the learning experience is effective, inclusive, and maximizes the potential for skill improvement and engagement among all students.

Quiz 3: Designing Learning Experiences and Instructional Tasks