Topic 6: Practice

Question 1

Practice definition

Answer 1

Performing (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one’s proficiency

Question 2

Weekly, accumulated, and complex movements practice

Answer 2

In all three, experts practice more than amateurs, no matter the age

Question 3

Deliberate practice

Answer 3

Highly structured activity designed with the explicit goal of improving performance.

Question 4

Structure of deliberate practice

Answer 4

1) Highlight weaknesses and mistakes “what are my mistakes”
2) Improve on what is insufficient “do the task without making mistakes”
3) Monitor the level of achievements “Have I corrected my mistake”

Question 5

What’s the reward in practice?

Answer 5

Deliberate practice is NOT ENJOYABLE since it requires effort, it is boring, and there are no immediate benefits.

Individuals are motivated to practice because the practice improves their performance.