Motor Learning | Physical & Mental Practice; Mental Imagery

The video tutorial by Kevin Tolkoff on Catalyst University discusses two types of practice: physical and mental. Physical practice involves actively engaging in a skill, exemplified by Rocky's boxing training. Mental practice, or mental rehearsal, includes internal imagery, where one visualizes themselves performing a task, and external imagery, where one imagines watching themselves perform. The video emphasizes the power of visualization in enhancing performance.

What is the primary focus of mental rehearsal in motor learning?

• Developing social skills

• Increasing endurance

• Enhancing mental imagery

• Improving physical strength

In the context of the Rocky series, what does physical practice involve?

• Visualizing the opponent

• Listening to motivational speeches

• Physically engaging in boxing

• Watching previous fights

Which type of imagery involves imagining oneself inside their own body during a task?

• Kinetic imagery

• Visual imagery

• Internal imagery

• External imagery

How can internal imagery benefit a basketball player at the free throw line?

• By thinking about the next game

• By visualizing the ball going through the hoop

• By imagining the crowd cheering

• By picturing the coach's instructions

What distinguishes external imagery from internal imagery?

• It involves physical practice

• It requires watching a video

• It views the task from an observer's perspective

• It focuses on emotional responses