
The Perception & Action Podcast
Exploration of how psychological research can be applied to improving performance, accelerating skill acquisition and designing new technologies in sports and other high performance domains. Hosted by Rob Gray, professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the podcast will review basic concepts and discuss the latest research in these areas.
Latest episodes

Feb 14, 2023 • 39min
438 – Applying Ecological Dynamics to Physical Therapy, Martijn Lips & William Spinhoven
My interview with Martijn Lips & William Spinhoven, discussing their experiences applying Ecological Dynamics to Physical Therapy. Links: More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Feb 7, 2023 • 39min
437– Training Visual Capabilities in Sport, Zoe Wimshurst
My interview with Zoe Wimshurst from Performance Vision. How can we train athletes to improve their task-relevant, visual capabilities and connect them with their skill on the field. Links https://www.performancevision.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-wimshurst-3ab7113b/ More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Jan 31, 2023 • 57min
436 – Coach Journeys: Craig Morris, Embracing Not-Knowing
My interview with Craig Morris, Olympic Slalom Coach for British Canoeing. How can embracing the idea that you don’t know all the answers make you a better coach? Article: On the wisdom of not-knowing: reflections of an Olympic Canoe Slalom coach More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

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Jan 24, 2023 • 23min
435 – Perceiving the Affordances of Others
Explore the perception of others' action capabilities and nested affordances. Discuss the implications for coaching. Discover studies on perceiving affordances, judgments of reachability, and maximum distance throwing. Assess athletes and the role of memory in the ecological approach to skill. Examine the continuity between perceived and remembered affordances for others.

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Jan 17, 2023 • 40min
434 – Coach Journeys: Martijn Nijhoff, Dutch Baseball
Explore the coaching journey of Martijn Nihoff from Dutch baseball and the Pittsburgh Pirates, focusing on the ecological approach. Revolutionizing coaching methods through mentorship, movement analysis, and self-organization principles. Enhancing learning through individualized constraints in coaching and baseball coaching strategies. Discover the major league player work process and learning journey.

Jan 10, 2023 • 14min
433 – How Does Motivation Fit in an Ecological Approach to Skill?
A look at how non-linear pedagogy supports the development of intrinsic motivation and connects with Self Determination Theory. Articles: Nonlinear Pedagogy Underpins Intrinsic Motivation in Sports Coaching Self-Determination Theory and Nonlinear Pedagogy: An Approach to Exercise Professionals’ Strategies on Autonomous Motivation More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy

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Jan 3, 2023 • 42min
432 – Applying the CLA to Coach Development, Matt Wood
An interview with Matt Wood from Cardiff Met University about applying a constraints-led approach to coach learning and development. Article: Learning to coach: An ecological dynamics perspective More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Dec 20, 2022 • 19min
431 – My NEW book is here, Learning to Optimize Movement: Harnessing the Power of the Athlete-Environment Relationship
A chapter-by-chapter preview of my new book, the follow-up to “How We Learn to Move” Link: https://perceptionaction.com/book/ More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy

Dec 13, 2022 • 7min
430 – News and Notes
A few updates on what’s going on with me and the podcast. And an exciting announcement – my new book, the follow-up to How We Learn to Move, is here! More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

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Dec 6, 2022 • 29min
429 – How Should We Be Varying Information in Practice? Does it HAVE to be Specifying?
What are the different types of information sources for controlling action and how should we be manipulating them in practice? Do we absolutely have to stick to the mantra: “make sure they are using specifying information”? More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com