The Perception & Action Podcast

News: Does using our dorsal visual stream during the control of action make us color blind?  When we improve after visual perception training is it really perception that is improved?   Articles: Color perception is impaired in baseball batters while performing an interceptive action Behavioral training to improve collision detection   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action Reigning Sound – Two Thieves JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound – Bad News via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

My review of the book “This is Your Brain on Sports: Beating Blocks, Slumps & Performance Anxiety”. How are past injuries and performance failures related to an athlete’s current struggles. Is Brain Spotting the key to preventing choking, the yips and freezing behavior in athletes?   Link: http://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Sports-Performance/dp/1608448649   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

A discussion with Jennifer Cumming, University of Birmingham. We discuss topics including imagery use and observational learning in athletes, mental skills training, tools for assessing the psychological abilities of athletes, and using sports psychology to help homeless kids.   More information about my guest: http://jennifercumming.com/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jennifer_Cumming http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/sportex/cumming-jennifer.aspx https://twitter.com/drjenncumming   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Twitter: @Shakeywaits Email: robgray@asu.edu   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action Lo Fi is Hi Fi - I’m on a Talk Show Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org

What processes occur during the times when an athlete is not on the field or court, that is there off-time between practices and competitions.  How important are these rest periods for learning sports skills?  Does it matter what an athlete does during these periods?  Could doing something like playing video games possibly interfere with the gains made during practice?   Links to articles discussed: Leg muscle recruitment during cycling is less developed in triathletes than cyclists despite matched cycling training loads Practice With Sleep Makes Perfect: Sleep-Dependent Motor Skill Learning The restorative effect of naps on perceptual deterioration Experience-dependent changes in cerebral activation during human REM sleep Watch and Learn: Seeing Is Better than Doing when Acquiring Consecutive Motor Tasks Do action video games improve perception and cognition? Action-Video-Game Experience Alters the Spatial Resolution of Vision   More information: http://www.perceptionactionpodcast.libsyn.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Email: robgray@asu.edu Twitter: @ShakeyWaits   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action Thomas Allen – Rest Until I Die Grumsling – Down Time Silence is Sexy – The Science of Sleep Auto Bonfire – I Sleep Fine Screaming Mirror – The Observer Saucy Jack – Beat You at Your Own Game   via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Delve into the world of schema theory and motor learning, exploring the pivotal contributions of Richard Schmidt. Discover the evolution of his theories and the debates they sparked among researchers. Learn how these concepts apply to real-world scenarios, like enhancing performance in sports and even driving safety. Uncover the fascinating interplay between motor control, anticipation, and sensory feedback, particularly in skills like baseball hitting. This engaging discussion sets the stage for future innovations in the field.

Duarte Araujo, an Associate Professor at the University of Lisbon, dives into the fascinating world of ecological dynamics in sport. He discusses innovative approaches to talent identification, emphasizing the relational nature of talent shaped by environment and personal traits. The conversation also covers non-linear pedagogy, the importance of psychological factors in performance analysis, and how spatial measures can illuminate team dynamics. Plus, Araujo shares insights on his upcoming book that promises to advance our understanding of performance analysis in team sports.

News: Does going for a 30min run make it easier to learn a motor skill afterwards?  Is there an optimal balance between stability and flexibility in practice?   Articles: A Single Bout of Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improves Motor Skill Acquisition Transfer as a function of exploration and stabilization in original practice Towards a Grand Unified Theory of Sports Performance   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action You Me Tree – Run JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound – Bad News via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Articles: Together they stand: a life-threatening event reduces individual behavioral variability in groups of voles Definition of Choking in Sport: Re conceptualization and Debate Challenge and threat   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

A discussion with Mark Upton, Coaching Science Manger, English Institute of Sport. We discuss skill acquisition, coaching under pressure, being a sports parent and complexity in practice design.    More information about my guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuptononline https://myfastestmile.com/ https://twitter.com/uppy01 https://youtu.be/-ALDmwayyKQ   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Twitter: @Shakeywaits Email: robgray@asu.edu   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action Lo Fi is Hi Fi - I’m on a Talk Show Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org

With the ever increasing availability of tracking and monitoring technology it is becoming easier and easier for an athlete to get feedback about their results and performance.  But is the too much of a good thing?  How does feedback influence the acquisition and performance of sports skills?  Which type of feedback should be used and how often? Is providing biofeedback (e.g., heart rate, brain activity) effective?  Can sounds and vibrations be used to shape movements? My Research Influences: Martin Regan, York University http://www.yorku.ca/dregan/   Links to articles discussed: Effects of relative frequency of knowledge of results on retention of a motor skill Relative frequency of knowledge of performance and motor skill learning How Do Batters Use Visual, Auditory, and Tactile Information About the Success of a Baseball Swing? Effects of learning on electroencephalographic and electrocardiographic patterns in novice archers Investigating the efficacy of neurofeedback training for expediting expertise and excellence in sport The vibrating 'Ghost' glove that can train your muscles to replicate Tiger's swing Auditory concurrent feedback benefits on the circle performed in gymnastics   More information: http://www.perceptionactionpodcast.libsyn.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Twitter: @Shakeywaits Email: robgray@asu.edu   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action Orbits – This Girl’s Opinion Pierced Arrows – In My Brain Three Chord Monte – Tell Me What’s on Your Mind The Judy Blooms – Swimming in Caves My Morning Jacket – One Big Holiday via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com