Practice Methods (from text)

Which of the following best describes massed practice?

• Continuous practice session with short rest intervals

• Practice sessions with long rest intervals

• Practice sessions with no rest at all

• Practice sessions only when the performer is tired

According to the text, when is distributed practice most effective?

• When the performer lacks interest or motivation

• When the performer is highly motivated

• When the performer is fresh

• When the performer cannot attend many sessions

Which of the following is NOT a condition where massed practice works best?

• The performer is highly motivated

• The performer is fresh

• The performer is unable to attend a number of sessions

• The performer lacks interest

A coach is deciding between massed and distributed practice for teaching a gymnast a new skill. What should the coach consider when making this decision?

• The amount of time required to teach the skill

• The color of the gym equipment

• The number of students in the class

• The weather conditions outside

Why might distributed practice be preferable to massed practice in some situations?

• It allows for more frequent breaks, reducing fatigue and discomfort

• It requires less planning and organization

• It is always faster than massed practice

• It eliminates the need for any rest intervals

Which of the following best describes the whole practice method?

• Practising a skill in its entirety as a complete unit

• Breaking a skill into smaller components and practising each separately

• Only observing a skill without practising

• Practising only the most difficult part of a skill

What is the main advantage of using the part practice method for teaching complex skills?

• It allows learners to focus on and master individual subskills before combining them

• It is faster than whole practice

• It requires less effort from the coach

• It eliminates the need for feedback

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a discrete segment in the part practice of a basketball layup?

• Dribbling to the basket

• Catching the ball and landing on the correct foot

• Passing the ball to a teammate

• Shooting and landing

A coach is teaching a new skill to beginners and is unsure whether to use whole or part practice. Based on the information provided, what should the coach consider when choosing the method?

• The needs and skill level of the learner

• The popularity of the method

• The cost of equipment

• The number of players on the team

Explain how a coach might use a combination of whole and part practice methods to teach a complex skill, according to the text.

• Demonstrate the total skill, break it into segments for separate practice, then reassemble and rehearse as a unit

• Only use whole practice for all skills

• Only use part practice for all skills

• Teach the skill without any demonstration