Which of the following is a listed characteristic of a skilled performance?

• A. Techniques/Attitudes/Aesthetics/Accuracy
• B. Reaction time/Balance/Co-ordination
• C. Speed/Endurance/Strength/Power
• D. Knowledge/Strategy/Communication/Motivation

Answer: (A)

A skilled performance is shown by how well the movement is executed. The key aspects are technique—the correct form and method of the action; attitudes—the confidence, control, and consistency during the performance; aesthetics—the fluency and pleasing quality of the movement; and accuracy—the precision with which the action is carried out. Together, these describe the quality and expression of the skill itself.

The other options describe underlying abilities or factors that can influence performance but aren’t the direct characteristics used to judge how skilled a performance is. Reaction time, balance, and coordination are fundamental abilities; speed, endurance, strength, and power are physical attributes; knowledge, strategy, communication, and motivation are cognitive or interpersonal factors. While these can support performance, they don’t define the execution quality of the skill itself.