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Types of practice Sue Young Philip Allan Publishers © 2015
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Whole practice The task can be presented in its entirety with subroutines intact when the skill is: fast/ballistic closed discrete simple highly organised Advantages Disadvantages Fluency — feel of the skill Too much information Understanding May be beyond the performer’s capability Builds an image Not for beginners Links between the subroutines maintained Motor programmes Philip Allan Publishers © 2015
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Part practice Part practice is when the skill is split into its subroutines. In pure part practice each component is practised separately. It is used when the skill is: low organised complex dangerous Advantages Disadvantages Reduced demands Time consuming Motivation Links? Confidence Fluency? Reduces danger Reduces fatigue Focus on weakness Philip Allan Publishers © 2015
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Part practice contd In progressive part practice, each part of the skill is added gradually. It is used when the skill is: serial complex dangerous Advantages Disadvantages Keeps links Time consuming Stages of success If first part is incorrect, all is lost Motivation Reduces danger Philip Allan Publishers © 2015
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Massed practice In massed practice there are no rest intervals. It is good for: habitual responses/closed skills grooving skills It enhances: over learning formation of motor programmes fitness Massed practice is used when: the performer is expert the skill is discrete the skill is simple Disadvantages No time for feedback Performer fatigue Philip Allan Publishers © 2015
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Distributed practice Distributed practice allows rest intervals between sessions. It is used when: the performer is a beginner the skill is complex/serial Advantages Disadvantages Less mental pressure Negative transfer Less dangerous Time consuming Allows mental rehearsal Rest intervals allow recovery Facilitates coaching Philip Allan Publishers © 2015
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Varied practice Varied practice is used for: beginners open skills
different methods Advantages Disadvantages Motivation Negative transfer Develops schema Time consuming Builds subroutines Philip Allan Publishers © 2015
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Fixed practice Fixed practice is good for: closed skills
advanced performers Advantages Disadvantages Over learning Boredom Reduces danger Fatigue Consistency Lacking challenge Good habits Philip Allan Publishers © 2015
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