Specialist Certification Course The Throwing Events Photo Credits:
Motor Learning for the Throwing Events
Movement Strategies and Motor Control (Part 1) Motor Learning Movement Strategies Theories of Movement Organization The Generalized Motor Program Theory The Dynamic Systems Theory
Movement Strategies and Motor Control (Part 2) Factors Affecting Movement Strategy Formation Cognitive Decision Nature of the Task Perception of the Task Reflexive Action Injury Prevention Mechanisms Prior Motor Experience
Movement Strategies and Motor Control (Part 3) Factors Affecting Movement Strategy Formation (continued) Environmental Factors Mechanical Concerns Anatomical Concerns Proprioceptive Concerns Physical Capabilities
Stages of Learning Acquisition Refinement Stabilization or Diversification
The Practice Environment The Purpose of Practice Practice Distribution The Practice Environment and Stage of Learning Whole vs. Part Practice Variety in the Practice Environment Choosing Practice Activities Intensity of Practice
The Overload Principle The Overload Principle and Motor Learning Increasing Practice Intensities Mastery Levels and Progression
Communication (Part 1) Quality of Communication Quantity of Communication
Communication (Part 2) Communication Types Verbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Coach to Athlete Communication Verbal Explanations Cues and Cue Systems Demonstrations Augmented Feedback
Communication (part 3) Communication Types Athlete to Coach Communication The Coach as a Listener Athletes Intrinsic Feedback Questioning the Athlete
Augmented Feedback (Part 1) Types of Feedback Knowledge of Performance Knowledge of Results Qualitative Feedback Quantitative Feedback
Augmented Feedback (Part 2) Feedback Methods Demonstrations Verbiage Video
Augmented Feedback (Part 3) Providing Feedback Frequency Feedback Strategies Fading Self-Selected Bandwidth Summary
Typical Problems Failure to Progress in the Early Stages of Learning Practice Regression Competition Regression The Choking Phenomenon
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