Types of Practise. Flashcards
What are the types of Practice?
Distributed.
Variable.
Mental.
Mass.
Define Massed Practice.
Practice with no rest intervals.
What are the advantages of Massed Practice?
Motor Programmes are easily stored.
Promotes fitness.
Skill becomes almost Automatic.
What are the disadvantages of Massed Practice?
Non-realistic = Negative transfer.
Not good for unmotivated/unfit performers.
Can produce Fatigue.
Define Distributed Practice.
Practice with rest intervals.
What are the advantages of Distributed Practice?
Allows time for Feedback.
Motivation.
What are the disadvantages of Distributed Practice?
Potential Negative transfer.
Time-Consuming.
Define Variable Practice.
Changing the type and the drills.
What are the advantages of Variable Practice?
Helps build Subroutines.
Prevents Boredom.
What are the disadvantages of Variable Practice?
Possible information Overload.
Time-Consuming.
Define Mental Practice.
Going over it in your head without moving.
What are the advantages of Mental Practice?
Improves Confidence - lowers anxiety.
Develops cognitive abilities.
What are the disadvantages of Mental Practice?
Mental practice must be correct.
Relevant to the stage of learning.
How do you decide which Type to use?
Skill classification.
Fitness levels of performer.
Time available.
Motivation of performer.
Stage of learning.
Demands of the task.
Transfer potential.
When should you use Massed Practice?
Discrete, simple, closed, highly organized, self-paced skills.
Performer has high fitness levels.
Limited time available.
Limited danger.
Highly motivated performers.
