Which of the following is a perceptual motor ability according to Fleishman’s taxonomy (perceptual category)?

• A. Muscular strength
• B. Reaction time
• C. Cardiovascular endurance
• D. Balance

Answer: (B)

Perceptual-motor abilities involve how quickly sensory information is processed and translated into action. Reaction time captures that speed from the moment a stimulus is detected to the moment a response is initiated, combining perception and motor execution. Muscular strength is about force production, not response speed. Cardiovascular endurance concerns sustaining activity over time, not sensorimotor timing. Balance relates to postural control and stability, not the rapid perception-to-action timing Fleishman categorized as perceptual-motor. Therefore, reaction time is the best fit.