Which pacing describes a performer who controls the rate of movement, usually in a closed skill?

• A. Externally Paced
• B. Coactive Paced
• C. Open Paced
• D. Internally Paced

Answer: (D)

Pacing refers to who sets the tempo for a movement. When the performer controls the rate of movement, that is internal pacing. This fits a closed skill because the environment is stable and predictable, allowing the individual to choose when to start, how fast to move, and when to finish without needing external cues. The pace is self-selected and kept consistent regardless of outside factors.

External pacing would mean the tempo comes from something outside the performer, like a cue, a timer, or an opponent. Open paced involves the timing changing in response to unpredictable elements in the environment. Coactive pacing involves coordinating with others, where the pace is influenced by peers. Since the scenario describes self-directed control of tempo in a predictable, closed setting, internal pacing is the best match.