The Perception & Action Podcast

..where I discuss how psychological research can be applied to improving performance, accelerating skill acquisition & designing technologies.

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485 – Coach Education Workshops, My New Book Coming Soon

485 A look at research (and some of my personal experiences) on the effectiveness of co-created coach education workshops to bridge the gap between current coaching practices and scientific...

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484 – On the Value of a Skill Acquisition Specialist

484 Sharing some of my experiences as a Skill Acquisition Specialist. Is it really worth it for a team to hire one?  Download link More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in...

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483 – The Effects of the Yips on Muscle Synergies in Throwing

483 How does the presence of the Yips influence motor coordination in throwing? Do the muscle synergies used to control our abundant motor system change?Download link Articles:Spatiotemporal patterns of...

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482 – The Coaching Eye – How Reliably can Expert Coaches Observe Movement?

482 Can expert coaches reliably judge the key features of a sporting action like a tennis serve? Does viewing angle, age and gender matter?Download link Articles:The expert eye? An...

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481 – Why are Some Affordances More Inviting than Others?

481 Revisiting the conceptualization of affordances as invitations for action. Why are some affordances more inviting than others and how can we influence this as a coach?Download link Articles:Affordances...

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480 – Ecological Approach to Rowing

480 How can an ecological approach be applied to understanding and coaching rowing. A look at a few research studies.  Download link Articles:‘Embracing turbulent waters’: Enhancing athlete self-regulation using...

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