178 – Interview with Chris Button, Otago, 2nd Ed of Dynamics of Skill Acquisition, Applying Ecological Dynamics to Water Safety
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Release Date: 04/06/2020
489 – Interview with Alex Sarama, Transforming Basketball
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My interview with Alex Sarama, founder of Transforming Basketball. Taking a constraints-led approach to basketball practice. Links: More information: Email:
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488- The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) 2024
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A look at my current thoughts about and how I am using the CLA More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy
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487 – Do the classic motor learning effects (eg focus of attention, choice) apply to experts?
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A look at a recent study that addresses a question I get quite often: do the basic principles of motor learning, in this case, those proposed by OPTIMAL theory, still hold when we are dealing with highly skilled athletes? Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy
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486 – Functional Variability in the Cricket Bowling Delivery
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A look at a recent study that provides evidence that cricket bowlers use movement variability (as opposed to repeatability) to regulate the timing and speed of their delivery. And looking back at a classic in ecological dynamics – the first study to show this effect. Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy
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485 – Coach Education Workshops, My New Book Coming Soon
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A look at research (and some of my personal experiences) on the effectiveness of co-created coach education workshops to bridge the gap between current coaching practices and scientific evidence. A little bit about my new book – coming in 6 months! Articles/Links: New book preorder: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy
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484 – On the Value of a Skill Acquisition Specialist
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Sharing some of my experiences as a Skill Acquisition Specialist. Is it really worth it for a team to hire one? More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
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483 – The Effects of the Yips on Muscle Synergies in Throwing
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How does the presence of the Yips influence motor coordination in throwing? Do the muscle synergies used to control our abundant motor system change? Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
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482 – The Coaching Eye – How Reliably can Expert Coaches Observe Movement?
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Can expert coaches reliably judge the key features of a sporting action like a tennis serve? Does viewing angle, age and gender matter? Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
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481 – Why are Some Affordances More Inviting than Others?
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Revisiting the conceptualization of affordances as invitations for action. Why are some affordances more inviting than others and how can we influence this as a coach? Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
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480 – Ecological Approach to Rowing
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How can an ecological approach be applied to understanding and coaching rowing. A look at a few research studies. Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
info_outlineMy discussion with Chris Button, Professor in the School of Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, New Zealand. How can ecological dynamics and representative learning design be used to improve water safety training and prevent drowning? And a look at the second edition of one of the most influential books in this area – Dynamics of Skill Acquisition. What’s new in this edition? How are theory are application blended together?
Articles/Books:
Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: An Ecological Dynamics Approach
Education and transfer of water competencies: An ecological dynamics approach
More information about my guest:
https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/news/otago731915.html
https://www.otago.ac.nz/sopeses/staff/academic/christopher_button.html
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chris_Button
More information:
My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)
Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)