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The Perception & Action Podcast

400 – JC #37: Skill Acquisition Theory & Coaching

Apr 26, 2022
01:37:37
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Exploring the complexities of skill acquisition theories in coaching, contrasting views on theory and methods, the debate on skill acquisition theories and coaching methods, differences between ecological and cognitive science perspectives, representations and self-organization in movement dynamics, belief in scientific methods, transitioning to experientially led coaching, modeling and demonstration in skill acquisition, and scaffolding and constraints in skill acquisition.
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  • Skill acquisition theory in coaching sparks debate among professionals.
  • Challenges arise in aligning theory with practical coaching applications.

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Choosing a Theory or Going All In

The podcast episode delves into the debate surrounding the choice between skill acquisition theory and coaching methods. Mark Williams mentioned that skill acquisition theory is viewed as psycho babble confusing coaches. The conversation highlighted the challenge of aligning with a specific theory or picking and choosing aspects for coaching. The value of fully embracing a theory versus selecting components for different situations was explored in depth.

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