
 Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast Ep. 96: A Masterclass on Skill Acquisition w/Keith Davids & Kevin Cann
 Jan 26, 2021 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 How to Become an Expert in a Subject 
 02:43 • 4min 
 The Struggles of Coaching a Multitude of People 
 06:15 • 4min 
 The Importance of Skill Acquisition 
 10:27 • 3min 
 How I Got My Start in Sports Science 
 13:16 • 3min 
 The Importance of Specificity in Programming Movements 
 16:35 • 3min 
 The Hixen Symposium and the Cognitive Approach to Movement Control 
 19:27 • 4min 
 The Role of Specificity in Behavior Change 
 23:23 • 5min 
 The Evolution of Coordination in Computer Science 
 28:32 • 4min 
 The Importance of Precision Movements in Performance 
 32:27 • 2min 
 The Role of Variability in Movement Learning 
 34:29 • 3min 
 The Importance of Skill Acquisition Theories 
 37:21 • 4min 
 The Differences Between Blacksmith and Posquats 
 41:47 • 1min 
 The Relationship Between Speed and Accuracy 
 43:06 • 5min 
 The Specificity of Learning Principle 
 47:55 • 4min 
 The Importance of Specificity and Generality in Practice 
 52:07 • 4min 
 The Importance of Periodization in Training 
 55:51 • 4min 
 The Role of Variability in Sport and Activity 
 59:31 • 5min 
 How to Destabilize a Skill 
 01:04:40 • 5min 
 The Importance of Maintaining a Comfort Zone in a Learning Environment 
 01:09:13 • 2min 
 The Benefits of Deliberate Practice 
 01:11:37 • 3min 
 The Importance of Cognitive Awareness in Athletes 
 01:14:28 • 4min 
 The Importance of Autonomous Practice 
 01:18:14 • 2min 
 The Importance of Self-Regulation in Coaching 
 01:20:43 • 2min 
 The Importance of Uncertainty in Training 
 01:22:48 • 3min 
 The Role of Boundaries in Responsible Coaching 
 01:25:38 • 5min 
 The Importance of General Activities in Athletes 
 01:30:53 • 3min 
 The Benefits of Being Out of Your Comfort Zone 
 01:33:29 • 2min 
 How Theory Can Help You Improve Your Life Skills 
 01:35:02 • 4min 
 How to Create a Funnel for Information 
 01:39:02 • 6min 
