Lec 17 - Organization And Scedualing Motor Skill Practice Pt.1 Flashcards
What is augmented feedback?
External information about performance, such as verbal feedback or a coach’s instructions.
What is autonomy in motor learning?
A learner’s sense of control over their practice and learning process.
What is competence in motor learning?
The learner’s feeling of mastery and skill development.
What are continuous tasks?
Motor tasks involving uninterrupted movements, such as swimming or cycling.
What are discrete tasks?
Motor tasks with a clear start and end, such as throwing a ball or pressing a button.
What is distributed practice?
A practice schedule with long rest periods between practice trials, often exceeding the practice duration.
What is massed practice?
A practice schedule with short or minimal rest periods between practice trials.
What is mental practice?
Mentally rehearsing the steps of a skill, often through imagery or sequential walkthroughs.
What is external focus in motor learning?
Directing attention to the effects of movements on the environment or the skill’s outcome.
What is self-regulation in practice?
Allowing learners to control aspects of their practice, such as scheduling, task selection, or feedback frequency.
What is yoked practice?
A practice design where one group self-regulates their practice, and another group (yoked) follows the same schedule.
How does motivation influence motor learning?
Motivated learners devote more effort, practice more seriously, and have longer practice sessions.
What are the three components of intrinsic motivation?
Autonomy: Control over learning. Competence: Mastery of skills. Relatedness: Connection within a social context.
How does goal setting enhance motor learning?
By focusing attention, enhancing motivation, and fostering competence. Goals must be challenging but achievable.
What are the risks of poorly set goals?
Too difficult: Leads to frustration and demotivation. Too easy: Fails to challenge the learner, hindering progress.
What is the impact of augmented feedback on learning?
It improves error detection and correction. Even false positive feedback boosts motivation and performance.
Why is self-regulated practice beneficial?
It increases autonomy, motivation, and learning outcomes compared to externally controlled (yoked) practice.
Why are clear instructions important in motor learning?
They guide learners in the initial stages by providing key information about posture, focus, and expected feedback.
What type of attentional focus is most effective for learning?
External focus, as it promotes automatic movement control and reduces conscious interference.
How does mental practice support motor learning?
It reinforces neural pathways, improves task understanding, and enhances cognitive and motor aspects of learning.
Why is distributed practice better for continuous tasks?
Longer rest periods reduce fatigue, improve performance, and enhance learning retention.
Why is massed practice suitable for discrete tasks?
Rest duration has minimal impact on short-duration tasks, allowing for more practice within a session.
How can rest periods in distributed practice be made more effective?
By incorporating mental practice or observation, learners can reflect, detect errors, and stay engaged.
What is the difference between practice efficiency and effectiveness?
Efficiency: Maximizing practice time. Effectiveness: Prioritizing quality and retention of learning.
