LEC3: Motor Learning for Strength Training Flashcards
What is motor learning?
Generally defined as a set of processes aimed at learning and refining new skills by practicing them
Task is learned when it can be repeated, used with efficiency and transferred to different situations
Why is motor learning important
- Will help the improvement of technique
- Actual learning must take place to have a meaningful impact
- A coach and/or program is only as good as the ability for the client to retain skill
Motor learning is a ____________ change in the ability to execute a motor skill as a result of practice or experience.
This is in contrast to performance, the act of executing a motor skill that results in a ____________
change.
relatively permanent, temporary non permanent
Successful learning and retention is guided by:
- Skill presentation
- Error detection/correction
- Feedback
- Retention
What are the three stages of learning model? (Fitts and Posner, 1967)
- Cognitive stage: beginner or novice
- Associative stage: intermediate or practice
- Autonomous stage: advanced or fine-tuning
What are the two types of focus of attention?
Internal and External
What is internal focus of attention?
occurs when an athlete concentrates on their body and its movements
1. direction (towards vs away, up vs down)
2. distance (proximal (close): novice; distal (far): advanced)
What is external focus of attention
occurs when an athlete concentrates on objects or actions outside of the athlete’s body
1. direction (towards vs away, up vs down)
2. distance (proximal (close): novice; distal (far): advanced)
3. description (action (visual) words; analogies and metaphors)
Long Loop (DDCDD)
- Describe it: extended description of the movement
- Demonstrate it: physical demonstration of the movement
- Cue it: Brief phrase used to focus attention on the movement
- Do it: athlete maintains focus while performing the movement
- Debrief it: Athlete + coach feedback is considered
Short Loop (CDD)
- Cue it: Brief phrase used to focus attention on the movement
- Do it: athlete maintains focus while performing the movement
- Debrief it: Athlete + coach feedback is considered
What are some ways to measure performance outcomes?
- Movement efficiency
- Movement effectiveness
How is movement efficiency measured?
Measured by muscular activity, maximum force production, speed, or endurance
How is movement effectiveness measured?
Measured by balance or accuracy.
What is the focus of attention in weightlifting?
Internal focus of attention had greater barbell-cervical-hip angle at maximal barbell height. This indicated that the lifter was dropping under the barbell too soon.
Internal focus of attention subjects had more unsuccessful attempts versus those using external focus
Example of narrow internal
“extend your hips as explosively as you can”
Example of broad internal
“drive your leg back as explosively as you can”
Example of Hybrid
“drive your leg back into the ground as explosively as you can”
Example of close external
“drive the ground back as explosively as you can”
Example of far external
“drive towards the finish as explosively as you can”
Cues: NCMJ Box Jump
Internal: extend your legs as fast as possible/contract your leg muscles rapidly
External: push the floor away as fast as possible / Jump as high over the box as possible
Cues: CMJ Box Jump
Internal: Bend your legs then extend them as fast as possible / Contract your leg muscles rapidly
External: Dip quickly and push the floor away as fast as possible / Jump as high over the box as possible
