Which should NOT be a quality of an activity that promotes motor learning?

• A. Field tested and backed by sound research
• B. Easy to perform
• C. Difficult to perform so the children can eventually improve
• D. It should be inclusive and fun

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that activities promoting motor learning should strike a balance between challenge and achievability, supporting consistent, correct practice. If an activity is too difficult, learners struggle to perform movements correctly, become frustrated, and miss opportunities to reinforce proper patterns through repetition. That can hinder skill development because the frequent errors and negative experience reduce motivation and limit effective feedback and refinement of technique. In contrast, a well-designed motor learning activity is based on research and is tested for effectiveness, so teachers can trust it to support growth; it should be easy enough to perform with some challenge so students experience success while still needing to improve; and it should be inclusive and enjoyable to keep all students engaged and participating. A practical approach is to scaffold tasks to match learners’ current levels and progressively increase difficulty as skills develop, ensuring everyone can practice correct movements and stay motivated.