Practice methods
Whole-part-whole practice
Varied Practice
Whole Practice
Fixed Practice
Distribution Practice
massed practice
Part Practice
Progressie-Part Practice
A complex skill is broken down into distinct parts that are practiced separately
This method is most effective when practicing a skill that includes some risk in the early stage of learning
EXAMPLE- Breaking down the attack into its component parts of approach and arm swing
EXAMPLE- A tackle in rugby
The learner practices all parts of the skill in the right order from the outset
This method is most effective when learning continuous skills and learning the coordination of different body parts
Parts of a skill are gradually integrated into larger blocks that come progressively closer to the real, whole action
EXAMPLE- 1.pass, 2. pass-set, 3. pass-set-hit 4. pass-set-hit-block
The task has parts that interact with one another, and adjustments may be necessary as a result of events that occured in a previous part
Learning procedure where periods of learning are separated by periods of lengthy periods of rest
EXAMPLE- A weight lifter going for heavy reps, taking a break for a few days after to let the muscles recover
in the study of learning and memory, varied practice refers to the use of a training schedule that frequent changes of task so that the performer is constantly novel instantiations of the to-be-learned information
EXAMPLE- a varied practice approach to learning to shoot a basketball might involve a sequence of ten mid-range jump shots, followed by ten layups, followed by ten free throws, followed by ten three-pointers, with the entire cycle repeating ten times.
The more traditional practice approach is an incremental method in which the players start with a basic skill or tactic and gradually increase the complexity throughout practice
EXAMPLE- in football practice, a coach will get you to start be trying a skill, then playing a short friendly game to practice that skill in the normal conditions, then practice the skill again after the game
Massed practice is comprised of training or learning sessions that are long and intense as opposed to distributed practice which uses shorter and less intense sessions to impart information to a student or trainee
EXAMPLE- this may be a long distance runner training constantly in order to not lose progression
Fixed practice is when the same movement skill is practiced over and over again, and the environment doesn’t change. This happens over a number of practice sessions. These are good for closed skills, and self-paced skills, as here the environment has no impact, and when the performer chooses when to perform the skill
EXAMPLE- This may be a throwing athlete performing on the same field in the same circle for a long period of time
which is an example of when i used this method
A personal example of this is when I practiced Discus in year 9 and 10, in my own garden, a place where i feel comfortable