The Perception & Action Podcast

Jo Shattuck discusses Kinesthetic Awareness Training (KATS) for skill acquisition, focusing on real-time feedback devices. They explore applications in sports science, astronaut training, and changing movement patterns. The podcast highlights the importance of tailored training, individualization, and enhancing learning efficiency through kinesthetic awareness.

Celebrating the 500th episode with an AMA session covering training methods in sports, varied practice approaches, nonlinear pedagogy in coaching, enhancing movement skills in athletes, and future plans for the podcast.

Sean Franklin discusses applying a constraints-led approach to teach sword martial arts. Topics include historical European martial arts, ecological training dynamics, constraints in skill development, collaboration in teaching, and variations in scoring and training methods for sword martial arts.

Exploring how task constraint manipulations can enhance learning of a volleyball serve by encouraging exploration in the perceptual-motor workspace. The study's focus on altering constraints and adding repetitions to optimize performance and confidence levels. Delving into the importance of additional constraints for a more refined exploration process.

Expert Ryan Crotin shares innovative arm strength training for baseball pitchers to prevent injuries and optimize performance. Topics include functional arm strength, biomechanics, grip activation exercises, velocity enhancement checklist, benefits of diversifying sports, and resources for injury prevention.

Exploring how player dynamics in soccer can be a measure of skill using attractors and repellors. Predicting player movements, assessing skill levels, and forecasting player strategies through a dynamical systems model.

Greg Souders from Standard Jiu Jitsu discusses an ecological coaching approach in Jiu Jitsu Training. They explore simplifying learning, shared coaching experiences, grappling technique development, and the importance of invariance in movement space. The discussion also touches on effective teaching strategies and transformative learning through revisiting knowledge.

Randy Sullivan & Alan Jaeger discuss preventing arm injuries in baseball pitchers by harnessing training variability. They explore techniques like long toss, varied training methods, and the controversy of using weighted balls. Emphasizing the importance of balancing workload and gradually increasing intensity to enhance performance and reduce injury risks.

Exploring the impact of skill on movement variability and exploration tendencies in kickboxing, questioning if previous training hinders or enhances creativity. Examining the interplay between individual constraints, intrinsic dynamics, and creativity in functional movement. Investigating how expertise levels affect creativity and exploration tendencies in kickboxing. Delving into the relationship between exploration tendencies and original striking movements, highlighting the importance of exploration for creativity.

Shoulder magician Wieger Heijenk and Tidal Tank's Lupko Pot discuss unique PT and training approaches. Topics include water-based rehab, shifting to external focus for better outcomes, ankle stiffness to prevent injuries, and innovative tools like hydro vests for therapy and injury prevention.