Practice structure to improve skill Flashcards
why is planning practices important?
to make it effective learning and should take into account the nature of the task and the characteristics of the students being coached
what needs to be taken into consideration when planning a practice?
the nature of the task, the coach must be aware of the appropriate skills classification and the best way to learn through practices
what are the different ways people can learn skills?
-practice
-copying
-trial and error
-role models
practice
repeating actions over and over, as individuals get better at the skill opposition can be added
copying
in the initial stages of learning it is easier to observe and copy actions
trial and error
attempting the skill until successful, this method is best with a highly motivated athlete
role models
watching an elite performer execute the skill they intend to learn and can be provided some feedback on how to complete it
what are the different types of practices?
-massed
-distributed
-fixed
-variable
describe massed practice
no rest intervals are given between each component of the training session, it’s used when the coach wants to promote high levels of fitness
what’s an example of massed practice?
a coach putting a team of footballers through a 1 hour fitness session non-stop
what’s some advantages of massed practice?
-suited to simple skills
-can save time as skills don’t have be reintroduced between sessions
-good for increasing fitness levels
what are some disadvantages of massed practice?
-can lead to boredom
-not suitable for dangerous tasks
describe distributed practice
-practice sessions have rest intervals included
-skills practiced over several sessions
-learning complex and open skills
what is an example of distributed practice?
learner swims a length and then rests while they receive feedback
what are some advantages of distributed practice?
-good for most skill learning
- good for learning continuous skills
-rest intervals allow time for recovery
what are some disadvantages of distributed practice?
-time consuming
-may lead to frustration or demotivation
describe fixed practice
the environment in which the skill is practiced remains constant, the same movement is practiced each time
what’s an example of fixed practice?
golfer practicing a golf shot
what are some advantages of fixed practice?
-skill becomes over learned
-information processing demands are low
-becomes habitual
what are some disadvantages of fixed practice?
-not suitable for open skills
-can be boring
describe variable practice
involves using different methods to achieve a learning goal, or performing a task in different situations, aims to put the performer with the ability to adapt a skill in a range of possible circumstances
what are some advantages of variable practice?
-performer learns to adapt technique to the changing environment
-develops decision making and perceptual skills
what’s an example of variable practice?
short corner in hockey
what are some disadvantages of variable practice?
-can be overwhelming for a beginner
-not suitable for closed skills
