Which of the following is NOT a value associated with the motor/neuromuscular development goal?

• A. Reducing energy expenditure
• B. Building confidence
• C. Increasing energy expenditure
• D. Contributing to aesthetics sense

Answer: (C)

Motor/neuromuscular development goals focus on creating efficient, coordinated movement that improves control and performance. As learners refine technique and neuromuscular efficiency, the energy cost of movement typically goes down, not up. That’s why reducing energy expenditure is a value you’d expect to see—movement becomes more economical, allowing longer participation with less fatigue. Building confidence supports ongoing engagement and effort, and contributing to aesthetics sense reflects the quality and form of movement. Increasing energy expenditure, however, would indicate higher effort without the corresponding gain in efficiency, which isn’t aligned with the aim of developing smoother, more economical motor control. So the option describing higher energy use does not fit with these development goals.