Methods, John Whiting's Work, and the Ecological Psychology Approach

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This chapter explores the methodology and connection between lab experiments and real-world application, focusing on John Whiting's rigorous work in studying ball-catching behavior and the unique setup of his lab experiments. It also discusses the ecological psychology dynamical systems approach and how it provided a better understanding of action and context.

A discussion with Keith Davids, Professor of Motor Learning at Sheffield Hallam University and an innovator of the constraints lead approach to skill acquisition and coaching. We discuss using ecological dynamics to study sports performance, sport analytics, ecological psychology, team coordination and designing for exercise and health promotion.

More information about my guest:

http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cser/professor-keith-davids

http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/dynamics-of-skill-acquisition

https://www.routledge.com/products/9780415744393

http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Perception-Action-Sport-Davids/dp/041918290X

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K17791XqNqU

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http://perceptionaction.com/

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Twitter: @Shakeywaits