DNFing an Event or Race
The dreaded DNF, Did Not Finish! Why is this person writing about DNFing? Because we need to talk about it so that instead of dreading the DNF we understand how to use it to our advantage.
Reinvestment Theory
Reinvestment Theory (Masters, 1992; Masters et al., 1993; Masters, 2000) suggests that relatively automated motor processes may be disruptable if this processing is running by means of conscious access and task-relevant declarative knowledge is what is controlling the mechanics of the movements on-line. Understanding Reinvestment Theory may help athletes avoid reinvestment issues within the context of still tailoring based on the individual characteristics as well as other characteristics, such as developmental stage, learning style, or awareness of internal and external awareness.
The Complexities of Athlete Learning Part 2
Part 2! Last time, we looked at errorless learning and external and internal focus of attention. Now we will build on last week and continue with the analogy of the ice skater. Today we will dive head first into analogy learning and implicit and explicit learning techniques.
The Complexities of Athlete Learning Part 1
Three key teaching concepts, errorless learning, external focus of attention, and analogy learning, may be used to support this skilled athlete in enhancing performance and improving preparation.
Implicit versus Explicit Training
What is implicit and explicit training in the world of sports? Implicit learning is learning that happens with little to no instruction from an outside source such as a coach and is more focused on the athlete’s experience. A few good examples of this is learning to ride a bike, using an analogy to teach a skill, or allowing an athlete to learn via sensory experience versus verbal feedback. In contrast, explicit learning is where an outside source such as a coach provides an athlete with verbal instruction.
The Beauty of the Beginner’s Mind
When we watch babies explore their world there is something so incredibly special. They see everything anew and bring curiosity that inspires. Wouldn’t it be nice if people, as adults, could capture some of that magic? How would our world be different? Instead of bringing previous experiences and judgments to our days, what if we did bring that spirit of openness?