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HMS, BM 2022 HSC 5 MC

Which of the following is classified as a serial, open and externally paced skill?

  1. Serving in tennis
  2. Throwing a discus
  3. Catching a basketball
  4. Downhill mountain biking
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\( D \)

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D is correct: Downhill mountain biking involves multiple linked movements, environmental changes, and external timing control.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Tennis serve is discrete and self-paced.
  • B is incorrect: Discus throw is discrete and self-paced.
  • C is incorrect: Basketball catch is discrete movement.

Filed Under: Characteristics of skills Tagged With: Band 3, smc-5922-30-Discrete/Serial/Continuous

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