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HMS, BM 2020 HSC 8 MC

An athlete has an awareness of where her body is in space and can perform a range of skills successfully on repeated occasions.

Which pair of characteristics of a skilled performer does this athlete best demonstrate?

  1. Anticipation and ability
  2. Anticipation and consistency
  3. Kinaesthetic sense and ability
  4. Kinaesthetic sense and consistency
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: Body awareness shows kinaesthetic sense, repeated success shows consistency.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Body awareness is kinaesthetic sense not anticipation.
  • B is incorrect: Body awareness is kinaesthetic sense not anticipation.
  • C is incorrect: Repeated success indicates consistency not just ability.

HMS, BM EQ-Bank 604

Explain the difference between task-intrinsic and augmented feedback, providing an example of how each might be experienced by a volleyball player learning to serve.   (4 marks)

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  • Task-intrinsic feedback is information received through internal proprioceptive mechanisms during skill execution.
  • Example: volleyball player feels the weight of the ball on their hand and the tension in their shoulder muscles during service motion.
  • Augmented feedback comes from external sources outside the body.
  • Example: coach demonstrating correct arm position or providing verbal cues about toss height during service practice.
  • Task-intrinsic feedback develops with practice as the player develops kinesthetic sense for the serve motion.
  • Augmented feedback is particularly valuable for beginners who cannot yet interpret their internal feedback effectively.
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Sample Answer 

  • Task-intrinsic feedback is information received through internal proprioceptive mechanisms during skill execution.
  • Example: volleyball player feels the weight of the ball on their hand and the tension in their shoulder muscles during service motion.
  • Augmented feedback comes from external sources outside the body.
  • Example: coach demonstrating correct arm position or providing verbal cues about toss height during service practice.
  • Task-intrinsic feedback develops with practice as the player develops kinesthetic sense for the serve motion.
  • Augmented feedback is particularly valuable for beginners who cannot yet interpret their internal feedback effectively.