The Perception & Action Podcast

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Learn the best practices for planning effective practices and involve athletes in co-designing practice. Explore the importance of adaptability, constraints, and using games for learning. Highlight the significance of co-design in practice activities and adapting based on athlete feedback.

Does thinking about movement always hinder performance? If so, is the solution to stop thinking and rely solely on automatic processes? Or is it possible to reach a state where consciousness remains on the surface, but our body leads the way?   Articles: Letting the body find its way: Skills, expertise, and Bodily Refection   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

Exploring the concepts of specificity and representativeness in training and the limitations of games as learning environments. Discussing the importance of developing a range of movement solutions and using constraints and condition-based coaching. Emphasizing the role of information and task dynamics similar to the game for effective skill transfer. Exploring the coach's role in guiding athletes' movement patterns and the concept of representative design in training.