Skill Acquisition: Methods of Practice Flashcards
Define whole practice
The skill is practised as one whole sub-routine.
What stage of learning is whole practice suitable for?
Autnomous
What level of fitness is whole practice suitable for?
High levels
Define part practice
The skill is broken down into sub-routines and each sub-routine is practised seperately
Define progressive part practice
The skill is broken down into sub-routines and each sub-routine is then chained together
Part and Progressive part practice is suitable for what stage of learning?
Cognitive
Why is part practice suitable for cognitive learners?
Allows time for feedback
Define massed practice
The skill is practised with no breaks
What stage of learning is massed practice suitable for?
Autonomous
Define distributed practice
A skill is practised with rest breaks introduced
What stage of learning is distributed practice suitable for?
Cognitive
Define fixed practice
The same skill is practised throughout the session
Define varied practice
A session with different skill introduced throughout
