11.1 pedagogy for skill aquisition

Question 1

pedagogy

Answer 1

theory and practice of education and how this influences the growth of learners

Question 2

traditional pedagogy

Answer 2

simple transmission of fixed knowledge from coach to athlete
- content-focused
- coach-led learning
- coach has full responsibility for what, how, and when learning takes place

Question 3

non-linear pedagogy

Answer 3

non-linear, unpredictable manner with coach and athletes exploring a situation/problem/issue together
- high levels of connectivity between athletes and coaches
- process-oriented learning
- development of creative process in athletes

Question 4

motor learning

Answer 4

• process of acquiring and perfecting motor skills and movements
• viewed as an ongoing dynamic, non-linear process, influenced by various limitations

Question 5

constraint learning

Answer 5

technique for improving efficiency, involves back-tracking algorithms

Question 6

athlete (performer)

Answer 6

• self organization
• movement patterns
• cognition
• decision making
• body structure and behavior

Question 7

environmental

Answer 7

• physical factors
• gravity
• altitude
• floor, court space or area
• noise

Question 8

task

Answer 8

• goal of task
• rules on actions
• rules on equipment
• type of equipment

Question 9

how coaches could manipulate constraints that would impact the process of teaching motor skills

Answer 9

• modifying equipment
• choosing beat or tempo in dance
• modifying size or playing area
• enforcing specific rules/conditions
• setting relevant task goals in games

Question 10

athlete

Answer 10

minimize number of rules
- makes it more enjoyable
- higher levels of motivation
- more commitment to a skill

Question 11

environmental

Answer 11

limit the space available to participants
- have attackers and defenders in specific zones so that players focus on theirown tasks
- challenge athletes
- focus on specific task

Question 12

task

Answer 12

modify equipment so that the activity allows for more success (in gymnastics add a mat so athlete has more confidence)
- makes skill more achievable
- more likely to perform it

Question 13

what are some downfalls?

Answer 13

• takes a lot of resources
• cover more surface topics and not in depth
• time constraints
• lack of training for educators