5.1.3 Practice structures

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  • One key aspect of sports psychology is understanding practice structures
  • Order the main types of skill classification based on their criteria:
    1️⃣ Cognitive vs. Motor
    2️⃣ Open vs. Closed
    3️⃣ Discrete vs. Serial vs. Continuous
  • Open skills are performed in dynamic, unpredictable environments
  • What is an example of an open skill in sports?
    Passing in football
  • What are the four main practice structures in sports psychology?
    Massed, distributed, variable, blocked
  • Massed practice is ideal for improving long-term retention of skills.
    False
  • Sports psychology focuses on factors such as motivation, concentration, and anxiety.

    True
  • Match the skill classification with its definition:
    Cognitive vs. Motor ↔️ Mental processes vs. physical movements
    Open vs. Closed ↔️ Dynamic environment vs. stable setting
    Discrete vs. Serial vs. Continuous ↔️ Clear start and end vs. sequence vs. repetitive action
  • Serial skills are a sequence of discrete skills.

    True
  • In which type of environment are open skills performed?
    Dynamic, unpredictable
  • Match the practice structure with its definition:
    Massed practice ↔️ Continuous practice with few breaks
    Distributed practice ↔️ Practice with regular breaks
    Variable practice ↔️ Practice of related skills
    Blocked practice ↔️ Practice of one skill repeatedly
  • Massed practice results in faster initial skill acquisition but poorer long-term retention.

    True
  • What is the primary goal of blocked practice?
    Refining a specific skill
  • Match the practice structure with its definition:
    Massed practice ↔️ Practicing continuously with few breaks
    Distributed practice ↔️ Practicing with regular breaks
    Variable practice ↔️ Practicing a variety of related skills
    Blocked practice ↔️ Practicing one skill repeatedly
  • Variable practice helps develop the ability to apply skills in different contexts
  • Which practice structure is more effective for cognitive skills requiring adaptability?
    Variable practice
  • Which practice structure is best suited for refining motor skills?
    Blocked practice
  • Massed practice is effective for motor skills that require physical movements.
    False
  • Which practice structure is ideal for developing cognitive skills that require mental processes?
    Massed practice
  • What is the definition of sports psychology?
    Study of psychological factors in sports
  • Sports psychology is the study of how psychological factors, such as motivation, concentration, and anxiety, influence sports performance and participation
  • Match the skill classification with its definition:
    Cognitive skills ↔️ Mental processes like decision-making
    Motor skills ↔️ Physical movements and coordination
  • Continuous skills have a clear beginning and end.
    False
  • Distributed practice involves practicing a skill with regular breaks
  • How does variable practice impact skill development?
    Develops adaptability
  • Variable practice is better for refining a specific skill than blocked practice.
    False
  • Distributed practice results in better long-term performance compared to massed practice.
    True
  • Massed practice involves practicing a skill continuously with few breaks
  • Distributed practice often results in better long-term retention compared to massed practice.

    True
  • What is the primary advantage of blocked practice?
    Refining a specific skill
  • Match the practice structure with its impact on skill development:
    Massed Practice ↔️ Effective for cognitive skills
    Distributed Practice ↔️ Better for long-term retention
    Variable Practice ↔️ Develops adaptability
    Blocked Practice ↔️ Refines motor skills
  • For closed skills, which practice structure is effective for initial skill acquisition?
    Massed practice
  • What is the primary goal of understanding different practice structures in sports training?
    Designing effective training programs
  • What is sports psychology the study of?
    Psychological factors in sports
  • Distributed practice involves practicing a skill with regular breaks.
    True
  • What is the difference between cognitive and motor skills?
    Mental vs. physical processes
  • Continuous skills have a clear beginning and end.
    False
  • Discrete skills have a clear beginning and end
  • Match the practice structure with its impact on skill development:
    Massed practice ↔️ Faster initial skill acquisition
    Distributed practice ↔️ Better long-term retention
    Variable practice ↔️ Develops adaptability
    Blocked practice ↔️ Refines a specific skill
  • What is sports psychology the study of?
    Psychological factors in sports