Types and methods of practice

What is the main goal of massed practice?

• To improve mental focus

• To enhance team strategy

• To increase physical endurance

• To develop technical skills

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of massed practice?

• Continuous training

• No rest intervals

• Frequent breaks

• High intensity

Which type of practice is suitable for tasks that can be undertaken easily without a rest?

• Distributed practice

• Massed practice

• Variable practice

• Random practice

What is a potential disadvantage of massed practice?

• Better concentration

• Improved skill retention

• Increased risk of fatigue

• Enhanced learning speed

Which of the following is a key benefit of distributed practice over massed practice?

• Longer training sessions

• Reduced mental fatigue

• Fewer rest intervals

• Higher intensity workouts

Which practice type, typically used with serial skills, is synonymous with this image?

A B A+B C A+B+C

• Whole - part - whole practice

• Progressive part practice

• Part practice

• Whole practice

Which type of practice best develops kinaesthetic awareness?

• Whole

• Whole part whole

• Progressive part

• Part

Which of the following skills is most likely to be practised through progressive part practice?

• Sprinting

• 
  Gymnastic floor routine

  
  

• Goalkeeping

• 
  Archery

If a coach wants to chain discrete skills together to form a sequence, which type of practice would they use?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of varied practice?

• Time consuming

• Not suitable for closed skills

• Lack of transfer

• Not suitable for open skills