HPER 350 QUIZ QUESTIONS FOR EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Which of the following can explain the change that has occurred when a
racquetball player with tendinitis has altered his stroke to a tennis stroke to
decrease the stress on the elbow? Altering the stroke would be a(n) Answer -
phase shift
Motor skill acquisition falls under which discipline? Answer - motor learning
An individual's motivation to practice is an example of which type of
constraint? Answer - functional constraint
A person is considered obese when their: Answer - BMI is 30 or greater
In Article 1, author Mark Fischman identifies that Motor Behavior comprises of
which academic discipline(s)? Answer - motor learning, motor development, &
motor control
Identify the father of Motor Behavior? Answer - Franklin Henry
A child first learning to swim may experience fear of water. This is what type of
constraint? Answer - functional
, In article 1, the author recognizes the need to structure appropriate practice
experiences in order to promote optimal skill learning Answer - True
According to the CDC's 2012 report, Louisiana was recognized as the State with
the highest obesity rates Answer - True
Using a smaller ball when practicing throwing with 10-year-olds is an example
of manipulating what type of constraint? Answer - task
BMI refers to: Answer - A ratio of an adult's weight in relation to his or her
muscle mass
The perspective or theory that development occurs as a function of nature
assumes that maturation occurs as a result of genetic or internal factors. What
is this perspective or theory called? Answer - maturational perspective
The generation born between 1980 and the mid to late 90's is referred to as
Generation Y Answer - True
Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of motor learning?
Answer - can be observed directly
Researchers in which of the following fields examine the products and
underlying processes of motor behavior changes across the life span? Answer -
motor development
Which of the following is not a constraint commonly discussed with regard to
motor development theories and models? Answer - categorical
AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Which of the following can explain the change that has occurred when a
racquetball player with tendinitis has altered his stroke to a tennis stroke to
decrease the stress on the elbow? Altering the stroke would be a(n) Answer -
phase shift
Motor skill acquisition falls under which discipline? Answer - motor learning
An individual's motivation to practice is an example of which type of
constraint? Answer - functional constraint
A person is considered obese when their: Answer - BMI is 30 or greater
In Article 1, author Mark Fischman identifies that Motor Behavior comprises of
which academic discipline(s)? Answer - motor learning, motor development, &
motor control
Identify the father of Motor Behavior? Answer - Franklin Henry
A child first learning to swim may experience fear of water. This is what type of
constraint? Answer - functional
, In article 1, the author recognizes the need to structure appropriate practice
experiences in order to promote optimal skill learning Answer - True
According to the CDC's 2012 report, Louisiana was recognized as the State with
the highest obesity rates Answer - True
Using a smaller ball when practicing throwing with 10-year-olds is an example
of manipulating what type of constraint? Answer - task
BMI refers to: Answer - A ratio of an adult's weight in relation to his or her
muscle mass
The perspective or theory that development occurs as a function of nature
assumes that maturation occurs as a result of genetic or internal factors. What
is this perspective or theory called? Answer - maturational perspective
The generation born between 1980 and the mid to late 90's is referred to as
Generation Y Answer - True
Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of motor learning?
Answer - can be observed directly
Researchers in which of the following fields examine the products and
underlying processes of motor behavior changes across the life span? Answer -
motor development
Which of the following is not a constraint commonly discussed with regard to
motor development theories and models? Answer - categorical
