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A novice gymnast is learning a complex balance beam routine. Her coach breaks down the routine into smaller segments, having her practise the mount first, then the middle section, and finally the dismount, before attempting the entire routine.

This is an example of which practice method?

  1. Massed practice
  2. Part practice
  3. Random practice
  4. Blocked practice
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Part practice involves breaking complex skills into smaller components

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Massed practice is continuous with minimal breaks
  • C is incorrect: Random practice mixes different skills unpredictably
  • D is incorrect: Blocked practice repeats one skill before moving to another

Filed Under: Practice methods Tagged With: Band 2, smc-5924-20-Whole/part, smc-5924-50-Identify method

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