362 What is a “smart” perceptual mechanism? How does it differ from the rote mechanisms used in information processing theory, where simple features are used for computation and processing? Are we missing opportunities to train the development of these smart perceptual mechanism in sports, forcing an athlete to see in terms of simple variables and…

361 What is the role of the “self” in self organization? How does its pre-loaded conception lead to some misunderstanding about self-organization and misapplication of methods designed to promote it, like the CLA? How does it relate to self-regulation in skill acquisition? An attempt at some clarification.Download link Articles:Self-organisation and constraints in sports performanceSelf-regulated learning…

360 What is biotensegrity? How can it be used to understand movement coordination and preparation on an individual level and team coordination?  How does it relate to Bernstein’s concepts of motor synergies and muscle tone?Download link Articles:The Medium of Haptic Perception: A Tensegrity HypothesisIs Tensegrity the Functional Architecture of the Equilibrium Point Hypothesis?Linking Tensegrity to…

359 Conscious control seems to be far too slow to account for skilled performance in sports while using automatic habits seems not to be smart enough to allow for adaptation to the ever-changing constraints an athlete faces. How can we be both adaptable and fast? Does adaptability require mental representation?Download link Articles:Neither mindful nor mindless,…

358 What is interoceptive attention and how might it help an performer adapt to changes in individual constraints like fatigue and anxiety?Download link Articles:What Makes an Elite Shooter and Archer? The Critical Role of Interoceptive Attention More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos,…

357 Does the amount of and structure of variability matter when training a new learner? Are there benefits to using Differential Learning over a simple serial, variable practice schedule?Download link Articles:Null Effects of Different Amounts of Task Variation in Both Contextual Interference and Differential Learning Paradigms More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page…

356 How do changes in the perceptual information available alter movement variability? If we constrain vision with occluding glasses or constrain audition with headphones how do performers adapt their movements? How does this depend on skill level?Download link Articles:The role of variability in the control of the basketball dribble under different perceptual setups More information:Subscribe…

355 How does the constraint of effort (for example, throwing at 80% of your max vs 100%) change the coordination of degrees of freedom in movement? Do movements become mostly invariant across individuals at max effort or is there still a role for variability?Download link Articles:Effort‑dependent effects on uniform and diverse muscle activity features in…