Types Of Methods Of Practice

Question 1

What is part practice?

Answer 1

Skill broken into subroutines. Then, subroutines practiced separately. Then, subroutines put together.

Question 2

Benefits and weaknesses of part practice

Answer 2

Benefits:

• good for closed skills and those of low organisation
• e.g tennis serve or clean and jerk
• good at cognitive stage
• helps understanding

Weaknesses:

• not suitable for skills of high organisation
• e.g sprinting
• limits awareness of whole skill
• can be demotivating for high ability learners

Question 3

What is whole practice?

Answer 3

Not broken into subroutines. Skill learned in its complete form. Movement attempted holistically.

Question 4

Benefits and weaknesses of whole practice?

Answer 4

Benefits:

• good for high organisation, continuous and simple skills
• e.g sprinting or cycling
• gives holistic view of skill
• creates mental pictures