Physical Education GCSE
Motor skills versus reflexes
What Motor skills versus reflexes means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Motor skills versus reflexes
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A reflex is an automatic, involuntary response, whereas a motor skill is learned and goal-directed.
Topics that use Motor skills versus reflexes
Related terms
- Bodily movement and goal direction
- Co-ordinated
- Efficiency
- Fluent
- Learning through practice
- Motor skill
- Pre-determined
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