Learning Plateaus Abd Performance Curves

Question 1

What is a learning plateau

Answer 1

While beginning to develop and refine skill learning, we will sometimes not progress as well as we would like

Question 2

Types of learning curves

Answer 2

Linear
Positively accelerated
Negatively accelerated
S -shaped (sigmoid)

Question 3

What does linear motion entail and when does it occur

Answer 3

Rate of improvement is directly proportional to number of practice sessions
Occurs when the skill is simpler and the performer is highly motivated

Question 4

What does positively accelerated curve show and when does it occur

Answer 4

Shows slow progress followed by rapid improvement
Occurs when a skill is difficult but once understood progress speeds up

Question 5

What does a negatively accelerated curve show and when does it occur

Answer 5

Shows rapid progress then a plateau as learning slows down
Common when learning a skill that is easy to grasp but hard to perfect

Question 6

What does a sigmoid curve show and when does it occur

Answer 6

Slow initial learning then rapid improvement followed by a plateau
Represents a performer struggling at first then making a breakthrough before levelling off

Question 7

Factors that cause a plateau

Answer 7

Lack of motivation
Mental fatigue / Burnout
Poor feedback / coaching
Lack of variation in training
Skill complexity
Anxiety
Overtraining
Poor goal setting

Question 8

Strategy to overcome factors of a plateau

Answer 8

Set SMART goals
Variety on training
Schedule rest days
Use video analysis
Introduce progressive overload
Ensure proper recovery
Reassess goals so they are achievable and realistic