Types of practice Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the 4 types of practice?
- massed
- distributed
- variable
- mental
- fixed
What is massed practice?
Continuous practice without rest periods
What are the characteristics of massed practice?
- discrete
- closed
- self paced
- simple
- highly motivated autonomous learner who is physically fit
Positives and negatives of massed practice
+ promotes and improves fitness
+ motor programmes are formed and stored in the long term memory
+ efficient use of time
- can be fatiguing
- no time for feedback unless it’s concurrent
- players eed to keep motivated
What is distributed practice?
Practice with rest periods included
What are the characteristics of distributed practice?
- complex
- serial and low organised
- externally paced
- open
- dangerous
- continuous
- cognitive, unmotivated performer who is not physically fit
Positives and negatives of distributed practice
+ good for beginners
+ allows time for terminal feedback
+ allows time for recovery after a tough session
- time consuming
- not useful for autonomous learners
- causes negative feedback because breaks are not productive
What is varied practice?
Practising skills in a constantly changing environment
What are the characteristics of varied practice?
- open
- externally paced
- complex
- cognitive, unmotivated performer
Positives and negatives of varied practice
+ allows player to adapt to changing environment
+ positive transfer from training to games
+ increases motivation and confidence
- time consuming
- might cause fatigue and overload
- risk of negative transfer if skill is not integrated properly
What is mental practice?
When an athlete goes through a performance in their mind without creating movement
What are the characteristics of mental practice?
- complex
- serial
- cognitive (short key parts)
- autonoumous (specific strategies)
Positives and negatives of mental practice
+ increases confidence and reduces anxiety
+ performers can see themselves as successful
+ stimulates muscles
- mental image might not be accurate
- difficult if environment isn’t quiet
What is internal mental practice?
Seeing yourself perform from within through your own eyes and being aware of your emotions
What is external mental practice?
Seeing your performance from an outside perspective where your body is like a spectator
