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types of practices

Libby Cashmore-Clifton Physical Education (PE) GCSE English 12 cards

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1Massed practice (Definition and example)- Continuous practice of simple skills without breaks.
- Promote high level of fitness.
- Team have one hour fitness session.
2Massed practice (advantages)- Save time.
- Highly motivated.
- Good fitness levels.
- Simple skills.
3Massed practice (disadvantages)- Fatigue.
- Boredom.
- Lack of concentration.
4Distributed practice (Definition and example)- Rest intervals included.
- Complex and open skills.
- Swims a width then rests while receives feedback.
5Distributed practice (advantages)- Skill learners.
- Motivation
- Receive feedback.
-Rest intervals.
6Distributed practice (disadvantages)- Re-introduce skills after break.
- De-motivation.
- Belay practice.
- Time-consuming.
7Fixed practice (definition and example)- Environment stays constant.
- Repetitive and the skill practised over time.
- disc thrower
8Fixed practice (advantages)- Skill can become over-learnt.
- Movement memory.
- Processing demands are low.
9Fixed practice (disadvantages)- Not suitable for open skills.
- Boring
- De-motivating.
10Variable 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.
11Variable practice (advantages)- Decision making skills.
- Adapt the technique to the changing environment.
12Variable practice (disadvantages)- Not suitable for closed skills.
- Not suitable for basic skills.