skill classification

• Whole practice coaching


  1. Entire information

  2. Weaker elements
• Progressive pack practice


  1. Isolate a subroutine & practice

  2. Add a second subroutine + practice

  3. Combine subroutines (A+B ABC ABCD)
• Serial SRUMS/routines


  Fluency of subroutines can be refined
• Whole-part-whole practice


  1. Skills practiced as a whole

  2. Weaknesses identified and practiced

  3. Skills practiced as a whole
• Massed practice


  1. Ongoing with no breaks

  2. No feedback

  3. Physically fatiguing

  4. Can become monotonous
• Distributed practice


  1. Breaks between trials

  2. Guidance and feedback

  3. Rest (recovery, psychological processes)
• Variable practice


  • Changing environment
  • Requires adaptation
  • Practical open/closed skills
  • Develops schema, decision making
• Can be overwhelming


  Care skills need used practice first
• Between trials


  Imagine success, increases confidence before trials
• Imagery needs to be accurate, not suitable for beginners