Practice Types of Practice - 2 | Chapter 5: Skill Acquisition and Psychology | IB Grade 12 Physical and Health Education (SEHS)
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Practice Questions

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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 Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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