Skill acquisition

• What is the focus of skill acquisition in performance?

  To develop a performer by improving their skills.
• Why is the autonomous phase important in skill acquisition?

  It helps the performer to execute skills automatically without conscious effort.
• How can mental practice be utilized in skill acquisition?

  Mental practice can be done in conjunction with physical practice to enhance performance.
• What are the different types of practice in skill acquisition?

  • Whole practice
  • Whole-part-whole practice
  • Progressive part practice
  • Repetitive practice
• What is the key to answering questions about skill classification?

  The key is to relate the type of practice to a skill classification.
• What are the advantages of whole practice?

  • Develops self-paced skills
  • Suitable for closed skills
  • Enhances overall skill execution
• What are the disadvantages of whole practice?

  • Not suitable for beginners
  • Time-consuming
  • Some skills cannot be broken down into whole tasks
• What type of skill is best suited for whole-part-whole practice?

  Complex skills.
• What is the purpose of progressive part practice?

  To focus on specific weaknesses by practicing parts of the skill gradually.
• What are the advantages of progressive part practice?

  • Keeps links between subroutines
  • Focuses on specific weaknesses
  • Reduces danger and fatigue
• What are the disadvantages of progressive part practice?

  • Time-consuming
  • If the first part is incorrect, all is lost
  • Can lead to negative transfer
• What is an example of a skill that may require whole-part-whole practice?

  A golf swing.
• What criteria should be considered when selecting a method of practice?

  • Continuity of the skill
  • Degree of complexity
  • Type of skill being learned
• What are the three stages of learning?

  1. Cognitive stage
  2. Associative stage
  3. Autonomous stage
• What characterizes the cognitive stage of learning?

  It involves many mistakes, requires demonstrations, and mental rehearsal.
• How does the associative stage differ from the cognitive stage?

  In the associative stage, the performer continues practicing and makes fewer mistakes.
• What is a key characteristic of the autonomous stage of learning?

  Skills are executed automatically with fluent and efficient movements.
• What type of feedback develops in the associative stage?

  Internal kinaesthesis develops, along with some knowledge of results.
• What is the learning plateau?

  The plateau is a period during performance when there are no signs of improvement.
• How does internal kinaesthesis function in the autonomous stage?

  It is used to correct one's own mistakes without conscious thought.
• What factors affect participation in physical activity and sport?

  • Personal motivation
  • Accessibility of facilities
  • Social support
  • Economic factors
  • Cultural influences
• What type of feedback is used by a cognitive performer?

  Extrinsic feedback is used by a cognitive performer.
• What does the atypical learning curve illustrate?

  It illustrates the rate of improvement shown by a performer when learning a new, closed skill.