Massed practice vs Distributed practice

Question 1

Massed practice- definition

Answer 1

Continuous practice with very few rest intervals
e.g. free throws in basketball

Question 2

Distributed practice- definition

Answer 2

Bursts of practice with rest interval
e.g. sprint starts

Question 3

Memory method

Answer 3

MASD-DD

Question 4

MASD-DD

Answer 4

Motor programme grooving
Ability
Simple/ complex skills
Discrete/ gross skills
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Dangerous skills
Demotivating

Question 5

Massed practice

Answer 5

Effective for/ because:
Motor programme- grooving
High ability performers- high motivation
Simple skills- low decision making
Discrete skills- end quickly
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Not effective for/ because:
Dangerous skills- fatigue/ injury
Demotivating

Question 6

Distributed practice

Answer 6

Effective for/ because:
Low ability (cognitive)- breaks allow mental rehearsal/ feedback from coach
Complex skills
Gross skills
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Not effective for/ because:
Disrupts flow of skill
Disruptions/ breaks too long demotivating