What is a likely effect of a PE teacher's competition-based skill evaluation for students with poor motor skills?

A competition-based skill evaluation for students who struggle with motor skills is likely to create a situation where these students may feel inadequate compared to their peers. Such evaluations often focus on performance relative to others, which can highlight their difficulties and lead to feelings of frustration or discouragement. When students with poor motor skills are assessed in a competitive environment, the pressure to perform can overshadow any opportunities for growth or improvement.

This environment can make it difficult for them to engage positively with the learning process, ultimately diminishing their motivation to tackle the targeted skills. Instead of viewing these skills as achievable objectives to work towards, they may perceive them as barriers to success, leading to a reluctance to participate in future activities.

By fostering a competitive atmosphere, the PE teacher may inadvertently exacerbate feelings of self-doubt and reduce students' willingness to take risks in trying to improve their skills.