Practice and Feedback in Motor Learning Flashcards
used to imprint/strength motor plans and leads to easier movement patterns, less energy requirements and automacy of movement
practice
variables to consider with practice
length of practice time, frequency of practice, structure of session, feedback, rest breaks, pt sx
what parameters should you consider manipulating with practice
speed, time (accuracy), frequency, intensity/resistance
practice should be
purposeful/goal oriented
a practice session in which the amount of practice time is greater than rest time
massed practice
for continuous tasks, performance degrades due to fatigue, causing learning to be slightly affected on task transfer
massed practice
a practice session in which the amount of rest between sessions is equal or greater than the session
distributed practice
better for pts who fatigue or have limited cognition; may lead to better task transfer and overall learning (processing time to imprint skill)
distributed practice
examples of massed practice
- one 3 hours practice practice once a week
- six 2 hours sessions 2x/week for 3 weeks
- six 2 hour sessions 1x/week for 6 weeks
examples of distributed practice
- three 1 hours practices per week
- twelve 1 hour sessions 1x/week for 12 weeks
- 24 30 minute session 2x/week for 12 weeks
practicing at one specific speed, repeitition or skill; leads to less ability to adapt and generalize learning
constant learning
is constant or variable better for pt with limited cognitive processing
constant
practicing the same skill at different speeds or frequencies; leads to best adaptation of skill and improved generalized learning
variable practice
practice 3 point shots from the same place
constant
practice shooting from various points on the court
variable
______ leads to worse practice performance but superior retention and transfer (learning)
contextual interference
most effective at learning tasks with different motor patterns
random practice
intellectual ability/motivation may be factor as performance will be worse during what phase
skill acquisition phase
multiple skills practiced during a single session allowing for improved transfer of skills; best when using skills with different motor patterns and coordination
contextual interference - random practice