errors and feedback

1. A high school basketball coach notices that a player keeps missing free throws. What should the coach do first?

a) Assume the player lacks talent

b) Identify the critical features of the shooting motion

c) Have the player take more shots without changing technique

d) Immediately change the player’s entire shooting form

b) Identify the critical features of the shooting motion

2. A physical therapist is working with a patient recovering from a knee injury. The patient hesitates to put weight on the injured leg despite being cleared for movement. What type of error is most likely at play?

a) Sensory error

b) Execution error

c) Psychological constraint error

d) Response selection error

c) Psychological constraint error

3. A soccer player consistently fails to react quickly to an opponent’s fake-out move. This is most likely due to:

a) A response selection error

b) A comprehension error

c) A proprioception error

d) A movement coordination error

a) A response selection error

4. A young child is struggling to catch a ball. The coach notices they are closing their eyes as the ball approaches. What type of error is this?

a) Sensory error

b) Response selection error

c) Execution error

d) Comprehension error

a) Sensory error

5. Which of the following is an example of a task constraint that may lead to an error?

a) A baseball bat that is too heavy for a child

b) A player being nervous before a game

c) A runner choosing the wrong strategy for a race

d) A gymnast misjudging the landing area

a) A baseball bat that is too heavy for a child

6. A tennis coach is training a beginner who struggles to return fast serves. What is the best approach to improve their performance?

a) Slow down the serve and provide clear cues

b) Criticize the player for reacting too slowly

c) Have the player watch professional matches without practicing

d) Avoid giving feedback and let them figure it out

a) Slow down the serve and provide clear cues

7. An athlete recovering from an ankle injury struggles to balance during movement. What type of error is most likely occurring?

a) Comprehension error

b) Response selection error

c) Sensory error

d) Execution error

c) Sensory error

1. When identifying critical features of a motor skill, what is the most important consideration?

a) They should be the same for all athletes

b) They must remain unmodified without affecting effectiveness or safety

c) They should focus only on force production

d) They must be chosen based on the observer’s preference

b) They must remain unmodified without affecting effectiveness or safety

2. Which of the following best describes a response selection error?

a) The athlete is unable to physically perform the movement

b) The athlete incorrectly interprets a stimulus or cue

c) The athlete struggles with balance and coordination

d) The athlete cannot see the target properly

b) The athlete incorrectly interprets a stimulus or cue

3. An athlete is practicing a new movement but struggles due to interference from a previously learned skill. This is an example of:

a) Comprehension error

b) A task constraint error

c) Response selection error

d) Execution error due to negative transfer

d) Execution error due to negative transfer

4. What is the best method for analyzing a high-speed movement?

a) Observe once from a single angle

b) Use slow-motion video analysis

c) Only rely on feedback from the athlete

d) Have the athlete practice without making changes

b) Use slow-motion video analysis

5. Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of a movement error?

a) Constraints

b) Comprehension issues

c) Psychological distractions

d) The observer’s personal biases

d) The observer’s personal biases

6. When analyzing a movement, why should multiple observations be conducted?

a) A single observation may not capture all relevant details

b) Athletes perform worse under repeated observation

c) Multiple observations make the process more complicated

d) Observing multiple times increases the likelihood of confirming an incorrect assumption

a) A single observation may not capture all relevant details

7. A basketball player consistently gives away their next move before executing it. This is an example of:

a) A comprehension error

b) A telegraphing execution error

c) A proprioception error

d) A response selection error

b) A telegraphing execution error

Testing situations prime ____

neuroplasticity

True/False: getting things wrong will hinder learning

False

1. When identifying critical features of a motor skill, what is the most important consideration?

a) They should be the same for all athletes

b) They should focus only on force production

c) They must remain unmodified without affecting effectiveness or safety

d) They must be chosen based on the observer’s preference

c) They must remain unmodified without affecting effectiveness or safety

2. Which of the following best describes a response selection error?

a) The athlete is unable to physically perform the movement

b) The athlete incorrectly interprets a stimulus or cue

c) The athlete struggles with balance and coordination

d) The athlete cannot see the target properly

b) The athlete incorrectly interprets a stimulus or cue

3. An athlete is practicing a new movement but struggles due to interference from a previously learned skill. This is an example of:

a) Comprehension error

b) Execution error due to negative transfer

c) Response selection error

d) A task constraint error

b) Execution error due to negative transfer

4. What is the best method for analyzing a high-speed movement?

a) Observe once from a single angle

b) Have the athlete practice without making changes

c) Only rely on feedback from the athlete

d) Use slow-motion video analysis

d) Use slow-motion video analysis

5. Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of a movement error?

a) Constraints

b) Comprehension issues

c) Psychological distractions

d) The observer’s personal biases

d) The observer’s personal biases

6. Errors that occur due to poor balance, misjudging force, or movement coordination are classified as __________ errors.

execution

7. The process of analyzing an athlete’s performance begins with ______________, which involves identifying key movement phases and critical features.

preparation

8. A coach observing an athlete should conduct at least to trials to ensure accuracy in identifying movement errors.

3 to 8

9. If a performer is unable to recognize key performance cues during a task, they are likely experiencing a ______________ error.

perceptual

10. When an athlete unintentionally gives away their next move to an opponent, it is called ______________.

telegraphing

______ are the components of a movement that can be modified least, without affecting efficiency or safety

Critical features

What are the 4 phases of a movement?

Preparation, force production, critical instant, and follow through

What is the critical instant?

Where the mover has left the ground or object has left the mover