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The Perception & Action Podcast

395 – Key Principles of the Ecological Approach to Skill

Mar 22, 2022
28:33
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The podcast discusses the key principles of the ecological approach to skill, including performer environment symmetry, direct perception of affordances, information movement coupling, self organization with respect to constraints, repetition without repetition, and direct learning through experience. It challenges the idea that skill is solely internal to the performer and emphasizes the interconnectedness of performer and environment in skill acquisition. The concept of direct perception is explored, highlighting how our senses can provide us with the necessary information to control our actions without the need for interpretation or computation. The rich information available in the environment is discussed, along with the concept of information movement coupling. The role of predictions in motor programs and the benefits of training with an ecological approach are also explored.
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Quick takeaways

  • The ecological approach to skill focuses on the performer-environment relationship, challenging the belief that skill is solely internal and emphasizing the importance of the external environment.
  • Direct perception is a key principle of the ecological approach, allowing performers to directly perceive affordances in the environment and accurately judge when and how to act without excessive cognitive processing.

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Performer Environment Symmetry

The ecological approach to skill emphasizes the importance of considering the performer-environment relationship. It challenges the traditional belief that skill is solely internal and focuses on the external environment. Skill is seen as a dynamic interaction between the performer and the environment they operate in. Practicing in a symmetric manner, where the performer is engaged in their natural environment, leads to a deeper understanding of skill development.

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