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What must a practitioner assess before implementing variability into a practice session?
What must a practitioner assess before implementing variability into a practice session?
- The nature of the skill and the environment (correct)
- The equipment available for practice
- The skill level of the learners
- The duration of the practice session
Which of the following is an example of non-regulatory conditions in practice?
Which of the following is an example of non-regulatory conditions in practice?
- The position of the learner on the field
- Heckling fans during a performance (correct)
- The speed of a ball being fielded
- Different types of flooring used for a task
In the context of variable practice, which skill is identified as a closed skill?
In the context of variable practice, which skill is identified as a closed skill?
- Fielding a ground ball
- Playing soccer under changing conditions
- Performing a balance beam routine (correct)
- Shooting basketball in a game
Why is variability important in practice sessions for open skills?
Why is variability important in practice sessions for open skills?
What is a characteristic of constant objective practice?
What is a characteristic of constant objective practice?
Flashcards
Variable Practice
Variable Practice
Practicing a skill with variations in the environment or task.
Regulatory Conditions
Regulatory Conditions
Factors in the environment that directly affect the skill.
Non-Regulatory Conditions
Non-Regulatory Conditions
Factors in the environment that indirectly affect the skill.
Open Skill
Open Skill
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Closed Skill
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Study Notes
Variable Practice
- Variable practice is beneficial because movements in real-world performance are rarely identical.
- Practitioners should consider how and when to implement variable practice.
- To maximize benefits, assess the nature of the skill and environment.
- Introduce variations in regulatory or non-regulatory conditions or both.
Implementing Variability
- For open skills (e.g., fielding a ground ball), introduce variations in both regulatory and non-regulatory conditions.
- Regulatory factors are things like the player's field position and speed/trajectory of the ball.
- Non-regulatory factors are things like fans heckling or unexpected conditions.
- Closed skills (e.g., sit-to-stand) can have inter-trial variability.
- Example variations include chair heights, armrests, padding, floor surfaces.
Consistent Performance Skills
- Some skills require consistent performance (e.g., balance beam routine).
- In these cases, keep the regulatory conditions constant (e.g., beam height/width) while introducing non-regulatory variations (e.g., distractions).
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