Exploration of how psychological research can be applied to improving performance, accelerating skill acquisition and designing new technologies in sports and other high performance domains. Hosted by Rob Gray, professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the podcast will review basic concepts and discuss the latest research in these areas.
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505 – Synergies, Equilibrium Points & Fascia
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Pulling together several key concepts in the dynamical systems conceptualization of motor control. How are motor synergies realized within the human body what implications does this have for sports training? Articles:Motor Synergies and the Equilibrium-Point Hypothesis Fascial organisation of motor synergies: a hypothesis My Research Gate Page (pdf…
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504 – Is There An Optimal Amount of Practice Variability for Learning That Depends on Skill Level?
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When it comes to practice variability is more not always better? Is there a Goldilocks Effect. In other words - Is there an optimal amount (not too much, not too little) that depends on the learner’s skill level? Articles:Applying different levels of practice variability for motor learning: More is not better My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my artic…
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503 – An Ecological Approach to Police Defensive Tactics Training (JC44)
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On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Chris Butler (Trainers Bullpen) and Jeff Quail (Setcan) to discuss and demo how Ecological Dynamics principles can be applied to police training. Links:https://www.trainersbullpen.com/ http://www.setcan.com/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344567487_There_must_be_an_i…
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502 – A Framework for Using Virtual Reality (VR) in Sports, Luke Wilkins, LaTrobe University
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An interview with Luke Wilkins from LaTrobe University in which we discuss a framework for increasing the usage of VR in applies sports contexts, with a particular focus on baseball. Links:A Framework for Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Psychological Performance in Baseball https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/lwilkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilki…
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501 – Kinesthetic Awareness Training to Support Skill Acquisition, Jo Shattuck PantherTec (JC43)
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On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Jo Shattuck from PantherTec.net to discuss the latest development with the Kat (Kinesthetic Awareness Training) System Links:https://panthertec.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-shattuck-/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web…
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To celebrate the 500th episode of the podcast, I host a skill acquisition AMA http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Ac…
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499 – An Ecological Approach to Training Sword Martial Arts w Sean Franklin (JC42)
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On another edition of the Perception-Action Journal Club, I am joined by Sean Franklin from swordstem.com to discuss how he uses a constraints-led approach (CLA) to teach sword martial arts. Links:https://swordstem.com/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)…
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498 – Using a CLA to Encourage Exploration in Learning a Volleyball Serve
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How can we use task constraint manipulations to remove rate limiters and encourage players to explore the perceptual-motor workspace for a volleyball serve? Article:Applying the constraints-led approach to facilitate exploratory learning of the volleyball serve http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page…
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497 - "Throw Hard, Stay Healthy": Training to Increase Action Capacity in Baseball Pitchers W Ryan Crotin (JC41)
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On another edition of the Perception Action Journal Club I am joined by Ryan Crotin from ArmCare.com to discuss his unique approach to keep baseball pitchers healthy by increasing the action capacity of arm strength through monitoring and training. Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancrotin/ https://armcare.com/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Re…
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496 – Player Dynamics as a Measure of Skill
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Can we quantify player skill in soccer using player dynamics through a model using attractors and repellors? Article:Measuring skill via player dynamics in football dribbling http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/G…
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495 - An Ecological Approach to Submission Grappling/Jiu Jitsu Training w Greg Souders (JC40)
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Today I am joined by Greg Souders from Standard Jiu Jitsu for another edition of the Perception Action Journal Club. We discuss his way of using an ecological approach to Jiu Jitsu Training. Links:https://www.standardjiujitsu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gdsouders/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU We…
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494 – Preventing Arm Injuries in Baseball Pitchers by Harnessing Variability In Training (JC 39)
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Today I am joined by Randy Sullivan & Alan Jaeger to discuss how we can deal with the ever-recurring problem of elbow and shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers. How can we harness variability in practice for injury prevention? Links: https://floridabaseballarmory.com/ https://jaegersports.com/ https://jaegersports.com/program/return-to-throwing/ M…
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493 – How Skill Shapes Functional Movement Variability& Exploration Tendencies
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A review of the paper: “Skill shapes functional movement variability and exploration tendencies: the effect of skill under changing environmental constraints on the emergence of creative action in a divergent kickboxing task”. Do our previous training hinder or help creativity? Article:Skill shapes functional movement variability and exploration te…
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492 – An Ecological Approach to Physical Therapy, Rehab & Injury Prevention (JC38)
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A Journal Club with Wieger Heijenk (PT, "The Dutch shoulder magician") and Lupko Pot (Founder / Owner Tidal Tank & UltimateInstability,) to discuss and demo their unique approaches to PT and training which incorporate many Ecological Dynamics concepts. Links:https://www.tidal-tank.com/ https://www.ultimateinstability.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/i…
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491 – Comparing Different Methods for Training the Action Capacity of Countermovement Jump (CMJ) Performance
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My review of a study comparing a traditional prescriptive approach to an ecological approach for training the action capacity of countermovement jump performance. Articles:Exploring the Influence of Cognitive and Ecological Dynamics Approaches on Countermovement Jumping Enhancement: A Comparative Training Study More information: http://perceptionac…
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490 – Understanding Sport Injury from a Dynamical Systems Approach
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How can we better understand sports injury by considering factors such as good variability, coordination, and movement synergies using a dynamical systems approach? Articles:From microscopic to macroscopic sports injuries. Applying the complex dynamic systems approach to sports medicine: a narrative review Early-warning signals for critical transit…
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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: https://transformingbball.com/ https://twitter.com/AlexJSarama More information: Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Android/Google My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (vid…
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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: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some…
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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:Effects of self-controlled practice and focus of attention on free throw accuracy: Exploring optimal theory among skill…
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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:Functional movement variability to maintain delivery speed in cricket fas…
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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:Using a coproduced educational workshop to change the focus of verbal instructions del…
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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: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus c…
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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:Spatiotemporal patterns of throwing muscle synergies in yips‑affected baseball players More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web pa…
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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:The expert eye? An inter-rater comparison of elite tennis serve kinematics and performance More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast…
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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:Affordances can invite behavior: Reconsidering the relationship between affordances and agency Inviting affordances and agency Understanding phenomenological differences in …
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