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The Perception & Action Podcast

459 – An Applied Model for Using Variability in Practice

Aug 22, 2023
20:11
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The podcast explores the topic of using variability in practice, discussing when and why it should be used. They emphasize the impact of variability on motor programming and learning, and propose a model for utilizing variability based on skill level and attention load. The speakers also raise concerns about representative design and suggest a more specific approach.
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Quick takeaways

  • Variability in practice is crucial for skill acquisition and adaptation, allowing for successful execution of non-trained variants through generalization.
  • Implementing variability in practice requires matching the difficulty level with the athlete's challenge point, managing expectations, and designing task variations that reflect the performance context.

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Variability of practice requires generalization and context

The podcast discusses the importance of variability in practice for skill acquisition and adaptation. Learning in a narrow range of cases needs to be generalized to a broader range of contexts. Practicing a few variants can still lead to successful execution of non-trained variants through generalization.

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