Practice Types Of Practice (2) - Chapter 5: Skill Acquisition and Psychology
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Types of Practice

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Question 1 Easy

What is massed practice?

💡 Hint: Think of a sprinter's training routine.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of distributed practice.

💡 Hint: How might video feedback play a role?

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Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of massed practice?

Lots of breaks
Little to no breaks
A mix of both

💡 Hint: Think about how sprinters practice.

Question 2

True or False: Variable practice is best for closed skills.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the unpredictability of certain sports.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the impacts of massed versus distributed practice on learning retention over time. Consider the effect of fatigue and concentration on each type.

💡 Hint: Think about how learning is affected during the rest periods.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a sport of your choice and suggest which practice type—fixed or variable—would be most beneficial for athletes in different stages of skill acquisition.

💡 Hint: Relate the type of practice to the skill level of the athlete.

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