Lecture 9 - Practice (Part 1) Flashcards
1
Q
How is motor control improved?
A
Practice
2
Q
What is practice?
A
Repeated exercise in, or performance of, an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it
3
Q
What is overlearning?
A
Practice beyond the minimum needed to meet a performance criterion.
4
Q
What is an example of overlearning?
A
Drills
5
Q
What are the disadvantages of overlearning?
A
Boredom and fatigue
6
Q
How much practice is needed to improve motor learning?
A
50% beyond the practice criterion
7
Q
What occurs beyond 50% beyond the practice criterion?
A
Point of diminishing return
