types of practice Flashcards
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what are the types of practice
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whole practice
part practice
fixed practice
varied practice
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define whole practice
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periods of practicing a skill as a whole
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define part practice
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periods of practicing a skill in parts
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define fixed practice
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repeated a skill in the same way over an over
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define varied practice
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Training session that includes frequent changes of task so that the skill can be repeated in different situations
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explain whole practice
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- involves periods of practising a whole.
- skill is practised in full form without breaks
- the performer has the ability to perform the whole skill as they find it relatively simple
- best for performers nearer to autonomous end of the stages of learning
- not always appropriate for dangerous or complex skills that may be performed more safely if broken down
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explain part practice
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- Involves periods of practising a skill in parts, i.e. it is broken up into sections.
- The skill is not practised in its full form and the parts of the skill may be practised in isolation before eventually being practised together as a whole.
- Good for performers who are relatively inexperienced (cognitive).
- Dangerous skills may be best performed in a part format to control safety.
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explain fixed practice
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- Repeating a skill in the same way over and over.
- The environment is relatively fixed and the skill is repeatable.
- The skill is usually closed’, so cannot be directly affected by other performers.
- The skill is often ‘self-paced’ as the performer is in control of when they initiate the movement.
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explain variable practice
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- Changing the practice to ensure the environment is not fixed, so that the performer faces changeable and novel situations.
- The skill is often open, meaning it can be affected by other performers within the environment and subject to change.
