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Date November 2021 Marks available 1 Reference code 21N.1.HL:.tz0.21
Level Higher Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 21 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which skill demonstrates that the autonomous stage of learning has been reached?

A. A basketball player dribbles the ball down the court with uncoordinated movements.

B. A golfer hits balls on a driving range to improve the consistency of their shots.

C. A swimmer can perform a turn at the end of each lap with consistency.

D. A gymnast watches the performance of a skill and attempts to replicate it.

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

A large number of candidates managed this question with ease, and it was a good discriminator.

Syllabus sections

Topic 5: Skill in sports » 5.3. Principles of skill learning » 5.3.2. Describe the phases (stages) of learning.
Topic 5: Skill in sports » 5.3. Principles of skill learning
Topic 5: Skill in sports

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