Exam 7: Measuring Psychomotor Skills

Which of the following statements is most true?

The relationship between a student's skill level and his/her interest in voluntary participation in physical activities is best described as:

Verbal encouragement consistently given to all students is generally recommended when testing psychomotor skills.

There is often greater emphasis on the psychomotor domain in adult fitness programs than in K-12 school settings.

Being able to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving is referred to as ___.

Reviewing class scores on a skills test pertinent to a particular unit of instruction can be valuable in evaluating teaching effectiveness.

An optimal level of health-related physical fitness is a prerequisite to success in performing sport skills.

Many teachers utilize various forms of ___ assessment rather than depending exclusively on traditional sports skills test.

The vertical jump and standing long jump tests are used to mainly measure:

The ability to perform a movement in a short period of time is referred to as ___.

Using tests as skill-related fitness can be useful in assessing performance and predicting potential in different sport activities.

The difference between the stimulation and the response to the stimulation is called ___.

Performing a handstand with very little movement is an example of:

The calculated difference between the stimulation and the response to the stimulation is referred to as:

The ability to simultaneously perform multiple motor tasks smoothly and accurately is also called ___.

As children get older, reaction time:

Generally speaking, girls perform better than boys during the elementary years on tests of dynamic balance.

Familiarizing students with test protocols and providing practice trials generally will improve performance.

Another name for skill-related physical fitness that is commonly used is ___-related physical fitness.

Reaction time and speed are unrelated components in the performance of a 50-yard dash.