Types and Methods of Practice

Question 1

4 types of practice

Answer 1

Varied
Fixed
Massed
Distributed

Question 2

Varied practice description

Answer 2

Skill practiced in different environments and situations

Question 3

Varied practice advantages

Answer 3

Can simulate in-game play
Good for autonomous learners

Question 4

Varied practice disadvantages

Answer 4

Skill has to be learnt in a fixed environment first
Can cause information overload

Question 5

Varied practice - types of skill

Answer 5

Open skills and externally paced skills

Question 6

Varied practice example

Answer 6

Attacking in football

Question 7

Fixed practice description

Answer 7

Situation does not change
Skill is repeated the same way

Question 8

Fixed practice advantages

Answer 8

Competition can be replicated
Good for cognitive and associative

Question 9

Fixed practice disadvantages

Answer 9

Can lead to stress injuries
Can be boring/demotivating

Question 10

Fixed practice - types of skill

Answer 10

Closed and internally paced

Question 11

Fixed practice example

Answer 11

Javelin

Question 12

Massed practice description

Answer 12

Repetitive
Continuous
No breaks

Question 13

Massed practice advantages

Answer 13

Develops S-R bonds
Develops kinesthesis
Autonomous and experienced learners

Question 14

Massed practice dis