types of practices

Question	Answer
Massed practice (Definition and example)	- Continuous practice of simple skills without breaks. - Promote high level of fitness. - Team have one hour fitness session.
Massed practice (advantages)	- Save time. - Highly motivated. - Good fitness levels. - Simple skills.
Massed practice (disadvantages)	- Fatigue. - Boredom. - Lack of concentration.
Distributed practice (Definition and example)	- Rest intervals included. - Complex and open skills. - Swims a width then rests while receives feedback.
Distributed practice (advantages)	- Skill learners. - Motivation - Receive feedback. -Rest intervals.
Distributed practice (disadvantages)	- Re-introduce skills after break. - De-motivation. - Belay practice. - Time-consuming.
Fixed practice (definition and example)	- Environment stays constant. - Repetitive and the skill practised over time. - disc thrower
Fixed practice (advantages)	- Skill can become over-learnt. - Movement memory. - Processing demands are low.
Fixed practice (disadvantages)	- Not suitable for open skills. - Boring - De-motivating.
Variable practice (definition and example)	- Different methods to achieve a learning goal. - Performer with the ability to adapt a skill to a range of possible circumstances. -Football, boxing - sparing.
Variable practice (advantages)	- Decision making skills. - Adapt the technique to the changing environment.
Variable practice (disadvantages)	- Not suitable for closed skills. - Not suitable for basic skills.

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	Created by Libby Cashmore-Clifton over 6 years ago