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HMS, BM 2016 HSC 18 MC

A learner is practising a complicated serial skill by breaking down the skill into segments. After developing each part, the learner reassembles the skill to get feedback from the coach during skill execution.

Which row in the table shows the practice methods and types of feedback that are described?
 

  Practice methods Types of feedback
A.  Part and whole Concurrent and external
B. Distributed Concurrent and external
C. Part and whole Knowledge of performance and delayed
D. Distributed Knowledge of performance and delayed

 

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\(A\)

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  • A is correct: Breaking down then reassembling is part-whole practice with concurrent external feedback.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: Distributed refers to rest periods, not skill breakdown.
  • C is incorrect: Feedback during execution is concurrent, not delayed.
  • D is incorrect: Both practice method and feedback timing are incorrect.

♦♦ Mean mark 53%.

HMS, BM 2018 HSC 9 MC

The diagram shows a training drill where an athlete spends 30 seconds at each station and rests between each station.
 

Which practice method is being used by the athlete?

  1. Distributed
  2. Massed
  3. Part
  4. Whole
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\(A\)

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  • A is correct: Distributed practice includes rest periods between training sessions or activities.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: Massed practice involves continuous training without rest breaks.
  • C is incorrect: Part practice refers to breaking skills into components, not rest patterns.
  • D is incorrect: Whole practice refers to practicing complete skills, not rest patterns.

HMS, BM EQ-Bank 570 MC

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

HMS, BM EQ-Bank 569 MC

During basketball training, Coach Liam has his players practise free throws for 20 minutes continuously, followed by layups for 20 minutes, then three-point shots for another 20 minutes.

Which practice method is Coach Liam primarily using?

  1. Distributed practice
  2. Whole practice
  3. Blocked practice
  4. Random practice
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Blocked practice repeats one skill before moving to another

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Distributed practice involves rest periods between sessions
  • B is incorrect: Whole practice is practicing complete skill, not sequencing
  • D is incorrect: Random practice would mix skills throughout session