1. Learning and performance curves McGill-theorist said that most learning research shows 4 general learning curves, these display how the learning is progressing e.g. Progress score Blocks of trials. Linear-where equal amounts of progress occur with each performance

2. Learning and performance curves Curve of positive acceleration – here small gains are made early on in the learning then rapid increase later on Curve of negative acceleration – here large improvements are made early on then tailing of later on ….. a plateau, this may occur due to fatigue, lack of skill, need for better coachng, different approach, motivation, aspirations, physical readiness

3. Learning and performance curves The S shape or Ogive curve…. a combo curve slow early progress with steady then rapid improvement resulting in a levelling off- plateau….. The S shape or Ogive curve…. a combo curve slow early progress with steady then rapid improvement resulting in a levelling off- plateau…..

4. Learning and performance curves Ok so what is a plateau Ok so what is a plateau How do we get there How do we get there How do we overcome this stage How do we overcome this stage As a coach how would you get someone through this phase As a coach how would you get someone through this phase