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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast
No Two Jumps Are The Same: An Ecological Approach to Jump Training w/ Chris McCosker
Jan 17, 2024
Chris McCosker, a sport scientist and lecturer, discusses applying an ecological dynamics approach to jump training. They explore the importance of observing various jumps in sports games, training methods, transitioning from sports science to academia, understanding performance in training design, building adaptable athletes, and the payroll of the Dodgers.
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- Incorporating variability in training through different types of jumps and movement patterns can help athletes become more adaptive and versatile in their performance.
- Taking an ecological dynamics approach to training and considering the intentions and constraints behind an athlete's movements can enhance skill acquisition and adaptability.
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The Importance of Incorporating Variability in Training
In this podcast episode, Chris McCosker, a lecturer in physical education and sports science, discusses the importance of incorporating variability in training. He emphasizes the need to provide athletes with different types of jumps and movement patterns that mimic game-like situations. By giving athletes the opportunity to experience various contexts and intentions behind their movements, coaches can help them become more adaptive and versatile in their performance. Chris also highlights the value of ecological dynamics and skill acquisition in understanding athlete movement and suggests that coaches adopt a more modern approach to training that focuses on intentions and constraints.
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