Types of practise

Question 1

Whole practise

Answer 1

Whole practise refers to practising the whole skill.
Whole practise is more suitable when the learner is proficient in the skill. For an advanced learner there is no point of breaking the skill into little parts.

Question 2

What movement type does whole practise suit?

Answer 2

Whole practise is more suited to a continues skill where the movement is relatively simple and the goal of the skill is sustained effort , such as running or cycling

Question 2

What other movement type does whole practise suit?

Answer 2

Whole practise is also suitable for discrete skills that are short in duration and that involve elements of timing and coordination. For example golf swing

Question 3

Part practise

Answer 3

Part practise refers to breaking a skill down into smaller parts. For example, tennis serve is a complex skill that is very difficult for a beginner to learn. The beginner can first practise the ball toss

Question 4

What type of learner is suited to part practise?

Answer 4

Effective when the learner is inexperienced and the movement skill is complex and challenging. Part practise ensures early success, providing the learner with the confidence to progressively work towards mastering the whole skill

Question 5

What movement type does part practise suit the most?

Answer 5

Serial skills because they are a collection of discrete skills that are easily isolated and practised separately