

The Perception & Action Podcast
Rob Gray
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.
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Nov 9, 2021 • 1h 13min
375 – Journal Club #35: Pursuing Further Education in Skill Acquisition for Coaches & Practitioners
What are the options for furthering your education in skill acquisition if you are a coach or practitioner. What should you be looking for in a program and advisor? 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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Nov 2, 2021 • 20min
374 – My Book is Here! How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills
A chapter-by-chapter preview of my newly released book. Links: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09K1T1TG4 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 via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

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Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 29min
373 – Journal Club #34: An Ecological Approach to the Use of Film/Video Analysis in Coaching
A discussion about how film and video can be used identify information-movement laws and affordances, and be used to guide an athlete’s exploration of perceptual-motor space. 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

Oct 19, 2021 • 50min
372 – An Ecological Approach to Basketball Practice Design and Coaching
What does the research say about the role of movement variability in basketball? How do new players solve the degrees of freedom problem? How can we use the CLA to encourage the development of good variability and motor synergies in shooting? 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

Oct 12, 2021 • 56min
371 – Interview with Andrew Wilson, The Ecological Learning Lab
My interview with Andrew Wilson from Leeds Beckett discussing this exciting new project he is coordinating with Southampton Football Academy: The Ecological Learning Lab. What is it all about and how can you get involved? Contact info: A.D.Wilson@leedsbeckett.ac.uk https://twitter.com/PsychScientists 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

Oct 5, 2021 • 36min
370 - Analogy Instructions & Movement Coordination, Skill Acquisition Summit Preview
How do analogy instructions effect movement coordination? Is it better to use a separate analogy for each body part or an integrated one for the whole movement? Plus, a preview of the upcoming Skill Acquisition Summit. Article: Effects of different types of analogy instruction on the performance and inter-joint coordination of novice darts learners Summit: https://floridabaseballarmory.com/summit/ 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

Sep 28, 2021 • 1h 23min
369 – Journal Club #33: An Ecological Approach to Martial Arts and MMA
How can we apply an ecological approach to training martial arts and MMA? How can we redesign practice to make it more alive and representative? A discussion with Rafe Kelley, Shawn Myszka, Josh Peacock and Scott Sievewright. 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

Sep 21, 2021 • 13min
368 – Article Review: Do self-organization training methods better promote creativity?
How does the ecological approach to skill acquisition change the way we think about movement creativity? How can we promote it through practice design? Article: The effects of linear, nonlinear, and differential motor learning methods on the emergence of creative action in individual soccer players 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

Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 16min
367 – Journal Club #32: Exploring Ecological Dynamics
The podcast explores topics such as applying an ecological dynamic approach in coaching, the distinction between action capacity and skill, and the evolution of language and terminology in sports practice design. It also delves into anticipation and sensitivity in sports, observing the route in paddle sports competitions, and the use of video and film analysis in ecological research. The speakers emphasize the value of theory to practice and practice to theory, and discuss the differences between traditional strength and conditioning coaching and an ecological approach. Closing segment includes upcoming events and promotions.

Sep 7, 2021 • 18min
366 – Article Review: Balancing the Demands of Learning and Performance in Sports
When faced with changing constraints how do performers balance the competing demands of exploring solution space for a new movement solution and maintaining short-term performance success? Article: Exploration evoked by the environment is balanced by the need to perform in cricket spin bowling 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