152A look at a recent study on learning new gait patterns. Which is better: practicing the criterion task the whole time, progression from easier to difficult or random practice?Download link Articles:Learning new gait patterns is enhanced by specificity of training rather than progression of task difficulty More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page…
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151 A look at the equilibrium point hypothesis of motor control. How can movements be controlled both actively (voluntarily) and re-actively (involuntarily)? Download link Articles: Evolution of Motor Control: From Reflexes and Motor Programs to the Equilibrium-Point HypothesisThe Equilibrium-Point Hypothesis – Past, Present and Future More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs…
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150A look at some recent motor learning neuroscience articles. Can we achieve gray matter plasticity through motor learning? How are motor synergies reflected in brain activity? What are the neural mechanisms underlying the benefits of self-controlled feedback? Download link Articles:Motor repertoire and gray matter plasticity: Is there a link? The human sensorimotor cortex fosters muscle…
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149A look at the role of motor noise in motor learning? How to we minimize the effects of noise on motor control? Do we choose movement solutions that are less noisy? Download link Articles:Using noise to shape motor learningMotor Learning Is Optimally Tuned to the Properties of Motor Noise More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy…
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148 A look at the 1995 article by Jane Clark which provides an excellent overview of the dynamical systems approach to skill acquisition. Download link Articles:On Becoming Skillful: Patterns & Constraints More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email: robgray@asu.edu Support the…
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147 A look at a couple new studies examining the CLA to skill acquisition. How does the presence of an opponent influence the kinematics of a tennis serve? Can we correct technical errors without using explicit verbal instruction?Download link Articles:Effect of environmental constraints on multisegment coordination patterns during the tennis service in expert performersConstraints-led approach…
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146A look at 3 recent studies evaluating the effects of different types of instruction (explicit, analogy and focus of attention) on performance, movement kinematics and motor learning. Download link Articles:The acute effects of analogy and explicit instruction on movement and performanceThe effects of instructional cues on performance and mechanics during a gross motor movementChanging one’s…
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145 A look at a couple of recent motor learning articles. Does incidental training lead to protection against choking under pressure? How do we acquire a new movement skill? Do we initially explore the solution space randomly (what has been called motor babbling) or do we use goal-related feedback right from the start (goal babbling)?…
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144What are the limitations of current perceptual-cognitive and brain training technologies that use an isolated, process driven approach to improve perception and decision making in athletes? How can these be improved by following the principles of Ecological Dynamics? How can VR training be better used to allow an athlete to explore the affordance landscape and…
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143A look at Naturalistic and Recognition-Primed Decision Making. How do we make quick and effective decisions when faced with complex, time pressured situations? How do we bring our previous experience to bear in these situations? Can this approach be applied to sports?Download link Articles:Naturalistic Decision MakingA Recognition Primed Decision (RPD) Model of Rapid Decision MakingRecognition…
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