types of practice Flashcards
define massed practice
continuous practice with no rest intervals
skill is: discrete, closed, self-paced, simple
performer is: highly motivated, autonomous, physically fit
what are the pros and cons of massed practice
pros: overlearns skills so they become habitual, motor programmes are formed, time effective, improves fitness
cons: can cause fatigue, performer may not be physically capable of undertaking the practice, not time for feedback, danger of negative transfer
define distributed practice
practice with rest periods included
skill is: continuous, complex, serial, low organisation, tiring/dangerous
performer is: cognitive, unfit, lacking motivation
what are the pros and cons of distributed practice
pros: allows time for physical recovery, more effective than massed practice, coach can give feedback, provides intrinsic motivation
cons: time consuming, can cause negative transfer if coach fails to integrate the practice session
define varied practice
changing the skills and drills/type of practice
skill is: open, externally paced, complex
performer is: cognitive, lacking motivation
what are the pros and cons of varied practice
pros: develops schema, increased motivation, performer gains experience in a range of situations, positive transfer from training to game
cons: time consuming, can cause fatigue, possible information overload, can cause negative transfer
define mental practice
going over performance in your mind without movement. internal: through your on eyes. external: as a spectator
skill is: complex, serial
performer is: cognitive, autonomous
pros and cons of mental practice
pros: can create a clear menta image, performers see themselves being succcessful, can rehearse strategies/ tactics, increases confidence
cons: diffucult for cognitive performers, mental image must be accurate, diffucult if not in a quiet environment
