Methods/Types of practice Flashcards
definition of part practice - method
skill is broken down into subroutines then they are practised separately
+/- of pract practice
+ can fix a specific part of the skill
+ gives early success
+ limits information to process
- boring/time consuming
- limits development of the whole skill
- limits kinesthesis development
definition of whole practice - method
not broken down into subroutines, skill is learned in its complete form and attempted holistically
+/- of whole practice
+ saves time
+ gives holistic view
+ good for associative/autonomous learners
- too fast for some people
- unsuitable for complex skill
- can be demotivating
definition of whole-part-whole practice - method
skill is practised in its entirety then subroutines practised separately then complete skill is practiced again
+/- of whole-part-whole practice
+ good for low organisation
+ combines the use of whole/part
+ allows to focus on weak subroutines
- can be difficult for learners with low ability/motivation
- potential for overload
- can be demotivating to move back to subroutines
definition of progressive part practice - method
parts of a subroutines practiced separately then combined gradually into larger parts until whole skill is achieved
+/- of progressive part practice
+ quicker than just part
+ gives chance of recap
+ speeds up kinesthesis for each subroutine
- unsuitable for high organisation skills
- limited awareness of whole skill
- limited kinesthetic
development to transfer to whole skill
definition of massed practice - type
continuous practice of simple skills without breaks
+/- of massed practice
+ ideal for discrete skills
+ good for simple/short duration
+ good at the autonomous stage and helps to overlearn the skill
- can be exhausting mentally/physically
- errors could be learnt due to the repetitive nature
definition of distributed practice
practice is interrupted with breaks for discussion and recovery
+/- of distributed practice
+ ideal for high energy, continuous and dangerous skills
+ time for rest and reinforcement
+ helps understanding at autonomous stage
- rest may disjoin practice
- can be hard to regain intensity
- breaks can be demotivating
definition of fixed practice
continuous practice of a specific skill
+/- of fixed practice
+ ideal for closed skills
+ good at cognitive stage
+ helps perfect and overlearn the skill
- not suitable for open skills
- may become boring
- does not prepare for game situations
definition of varied practice
practising a skill in different situations
