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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 557 MC

The table shows characteristics of four different sport skills.

Sport Skill    Environment  Pacing Beginning and End
W Stable Self-determined   Clear start and finish
X Changing External factors  Ongoing with no clear endpoints  
Y Changing Self-determined  Series of connected movements
Z Stable External factors  Clear start and finish

Which sport skill would BEST exemplify classification W?

  1. Returning a serve in tennis
  2. Rugby lineout throw
  3. Free throw in basketball
  4. Freestyle swimming in a race
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Performed in a stable environment (closed), the player controls when to shoot (self-paced), and the action has a clear beginning and end (discrete).

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Returning a serve is externally paced (timing determined by opponent’s serve) and occurs in a changing environment (open).
  • B is incorrect: While a lineout throw has a clear beginning and end, the environment includes opponents and timing is influenced by referee whistles (not fully self-determined).
  • D is incorrect: Freestyle swimming is a continuous skill without clear beginning and end points during execution.