Difference between revisions of "User:Ianh/Forms of practice"
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|A single exercise is repeated a lot of times | |A single exercise is repeated a lot of times | ||
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+ | *Drills a component of a skill until the movement becomes automatic | ||
+ | *Can become boring, so that the student looses focus | ||
+ | *The reduced focus reduces long term retention | ||
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|Several different exercises are repeating in sequence | |Several different exercises are repeating in sequence | ||
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+ | *Drills the components of a skill in their natural sequence | ||
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!Random | !Random | ||
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|Several different exercises are repeating in a random order | |Several different exercises are repeating in a random order | ||
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+ | *The mixture of exercises retains focus and promotes better analysis | ||
+ | *The greater focus improves long term retention | ||
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!Bilateral | !Bilateral |
Revision as of 18:33, 30 September 2009
Practice can come in a range of forms - each with advantages and disadvantages.
Blocked | AAAAAAAAAAAA | A single exercise is repeated a lot of times |
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Series | AAABBBCCCDDD | Several different exercises are repeating in order |
Varied | ABCDABCDABCD | Several different exercises are repeating in sequence |
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Random | ABCDBCABDBCA | Several different exercises are repeating in a random order |
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Bilateral | AaAaAaAVAVAV | A single exercise is repeated on left and right, maybe forwards and backwards |
Augmented | AAA BBB AAA | Exercises are repeating - but with rests between sets |
Observational | Extra understanding of a skill is gained by observing others |