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A darts player requires precision for accurate throwing, while a rugby player needs explosive power for tackling. How should their optimal arousal levels differ?

Both athletes require identical high arousal levels for peak performance
Both athletes should maintain low arousal to avoid over-excitement
The rugby player needs higher arousal than the darts player
The darts player requires higher arousal due to greater skill complexity

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\(D\)

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D is correct: Fine motor skills requiring precision typically need higher arousal levels than gross motor power activities.

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A is incorrect: Different tasks require different optimal arousal levels based on skill complexity and muscle involvement.
B is incorrect: Low arousal would be sub-optimal for both explosive power movements and precision skill execution.
C is incorrect: Gross motor skills like tackling typically require lower arousal than fine precision skills like darts.