Theories of learning movement skills Flashcards
What is fixed practice good for
Closed skills and cognitive learners
When does bilateral transfer occur
When performer understands what is required of the other limbs to complete the new movement
What is operant conditioning
a learning process where behaviours are modified through reinforcement or punishment.
Describe the law of excercise
encoruaging repetition to acquire skills
describe the law of effect
behaviors that lead to satisfying outcomes are likely to be repeated
describe the law of readiness
physical, mental and emotional state of readiness
describe the gestalt theory (cognative theory)
teaching skills through whole practice to gain a better understanding of what is required
What are drawbacks of the gestalt theory
skill may be too complex
skill may be too dangerous
Describe visual guidance
Copying a model / image
What are the advantages of visual guidance
Develops a mental image
Encourages observational learning
What are the disadvantages of visual guidance
If demo is incorrect learning suffers
Coach may not be able to show accurate demo
What is verbal guidance
Spoken instruction
What are the advantages of the verbal guidance
Good for tactics
Can explain in depth
Hot feedback
What is the disadvantage of verbal guidance
Tedious
Easy to overload learner
