Blending Experiential and Empirical Knowledge

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The relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical experience is crucial for coaches and athletes. The best players constantly adapt and reinvent themselves by combining experiential and empirical knowledge. This blend of knowledge is fundamental for improving task analysis and designing effective practice environments. Coaches should cater to the individual needs of each athlete to enhance their development.

A discussion with Keith Davids, Professor of Motor Learning at Sheffield Hallam University and an innovator of the constraints lead approach to skill acquisition and coaching. We discuss using ecological dynamics to study sports performance, sport analytics, ecological psychology, team coordination and designing for exercise and health promotion.

More information about my guest:

http://www.shu.ac.uk/research/cser/professor-keith-davids

http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/dynamics-of-skill-acquisition

https://www.routledge.com/products/9780415744393

http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Perception-Action-Sport-Davids/dp/041918290X

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K17791XqNqU

More information:

http://perceptionaction.com/

My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)

My ASU Web page

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Twitter: @Shakeywaits