Motor Learning (2) Flashcards
practice organization
massed v. distributed
constant v. variable
blocked v. random
whole v. part training
transfer
mental practice
guidance v. discovery
massed practice
relatively continuous practice
rest time is less than practice time
distributed practice
frequent breaks
rest time is large
what does variability allow for
when trying to “learn” a new skill
variability in training allows for more flexibility
what does variability lead to
the ability to transfer the skill to related activities
what’re pts able to do more w/ variability
problem solve
what does variability foster
learning v. performance
constant
static motor skills
not required to make rapid modifications
blocked practice
single motor skill is performed repeatedly
A –> B –> C
task A is mastered before task B begins
task B is then mastered before task C begins
random practice
group of motor skills in random order
A –> B –> C , C–> B –> A –> C
no skill practice 2x in a row
all skills practiced the same amount of times
blocked practice is better for
performance
random practice is better for
long term
how do I know that learned has occurred
retention or transfer test
what does research support –> whole v. component training
breaking tasks into components only if…
breaking tasks into components only if…
remain w/in the original confines of the task
can the task be naturally divided
metal practice is
not the same as mental imagery
mental practice
has been shown to improve basic motor skills
