Question 1

Explain the key theoretical concept underpinning the development of MOGBA by providing evidence from the article. Provide an overview of the key principles of the selected theory in the response.

Question 2

• Describe the key learning characteristics that distinguish between novice, intermediate, and expert learners using principles from Bernstein’s (1967) degrees of freedom and Fitts and Posner’s (1967) 3-stage model.
• Predict the movement capabilities and expected movement behaviors of learners across the stages when engaging in the assessment activity highlighted in the article. Provide specific examples of the expected movement responses in the answers.

Question 3

The article rationalizes the design of MOGBA activities. Specifically, “MOGBA activities are designed as innovative, dynamic, and fun activities that are non-sport specific and presented as three distinct phases. Phase 1 activities involve simple movement tasks, often performed at the individual level and without the complexity associated with the utilization of perceptual-cognitive skills such as anticipation and decision-making needed in a partner, small group work, or team games…

Phase 2 activities build upon the re-introduction of FMS in more complex activities … to further explore the child’s ability to refine, adapt, combine, and apply FMS in more pressurized environments… Phase 3 activities are situated as close to traditional forms of gameplay as possible, without the constraints of rules and codes associated with a specific game. In phase 3, children are asked to apply learning from Phases 1 and 2 to respond to the demands of the activity…

• Discuss why MOBGA activities are designed to be dynamic, fun, and non-sport-specific. Use theoretical content presented from the BSE217 course and empirical evidence to substantiate your discussion.
• Justify the differentiation and increasing demands placed on the motor control system between the various activity phases based on your understanding of information movement coupling AND the two basic systems of control.

Question 4

Marks awarded for the quality of writing, coherence, and APA style for citations and referencing.