Practice structure to improve skill

Question 1

why is planning practices important?

Answer 1

to make it effective learning and should take into account the nature of the task and the characteristics of the students being coached

Question 2

what needs to be taken into consideration when planning a practice?

Answer 2

the nature of the task, the coach must be aware of the appropriate skills classification and the best way to learn through practices

Question 3

what are the different ways people can learn skills?

Answer 3

-practice
-copying
-trial and error
-role models

Question 4

practice

Answer 4

repeating actions over and over, as individuals get better at the skill opposition can be added

Question 5

copying

Answer 5

in the initial stages of learning it is easier to observe and copy actions

Question 6

trial and error

Answer 6

attempting the skill until successful, this method is best with a highly motivated athlete

Question 7

role models

Answer 7

watching an elite performer execute the skill they intend to learn and can be provided some feedback on how to complete it

Question 8

what are the different types of practices?

Answer 8

-massed
-distributed
-fixed
-variable

Question 9

describe massed practice

Answer 9

no rest intervals are given between each component of the training session, it’s used when the coach wants to promote high levels of fitness

Question 10

what’s an example of massed practice?

Answer 10

a coach putting a team of footballers through a 1 hour fitness session non-stop

Question 11

what’s some advantages of massed practice?

Answer 11

-suited to simple skills
-can save time as skills don’t have be reintroduced between sessions
-good for increasing fitness levels

Question 12

what are some disadvantages of massed practice?

Answer 12

-can lead to boredom
-not suitable for dangerous tasks

Question 13

describe distributed practice

Answer 13

-practice sessions have rest intervals included
-skills practiced over several sessions
-learning complex and open skills

Question 14

what is an example of distributed practice?

Answer 14

learner swims a length and then rests while they receive feedback

Question 15

what are some advantages of distributed practice?

Answer 15

-good for most skill learning
- good for learning continuous skills
-rest intervals allow time for recovery

Question 16

what are some disadvantages of distributed practice?

Answer 16

-time consuming
-may lead to frustration or demotivation

Question 17

describe fixed practice

Answer 17

the environment in which the skill is practiced remains constant, the same movement is practiced each time

Question 18

what’s an example of fixed practice?

Answer 18

golfer practicing a golf shot

Question 19

what are some advantages of fixed practice?

Answer 19

-skill becomes over learned
-information processing demands are low
-becomes habitual

Question 20

what are some disadvantages of fixed practice?

Answer 20

-not suitable for open skills
-can be boring

Question 21

describe variable practice

Answer 21

involves using different methods to achieve a learning goal, or performing a task in different situations, aims to put the performer with the ability to adapt a skill in a range of possible circumstances

Question 22

what are some advantages of variable practice?

Answer 22

-performer learns to adapt technique to the changing environment
-develops decision making and perceptual skills

Question 22

what’s an example of variable practice?

Answer 22

short corner in hockey

Question 23

what are some disadvantages of variable practice?

Answer 23

-can be overwhelming for a beginner
-not suitable for closed skills

Question 24

what types skill classification go with variable and distributed practice?

Answer 24

-complex
-open
-high organisation

Question 25

what types of skill classification go with fixed and massed practice?

Answer 25

-basic
-closed
-low organisation