Practice distribution Random vs Block practiceMaxi1000000
The document discusses the differences between random and blocked practice and their effects on skill learning and retention. It states that while blocked practice results in better performance during practice, random practice leads to better learning, retention and performance after practice. This is known as the contextual interference effect. Random practice forces learners to reconstruct motor skills from memory, whereas blocked practice allows repetition of the same motor program. As a result, random practice enhances long-term learning despite appearing more difficult initially. The document recommends using random practice for optimal performance, except in early skill stages where blocked practice can build confidence before transitioning to random.
Practice distribution Random vs Block practiceMaxi1000000
The document discusses the differences between random and blocked practice and their effects on skill learning and retention. It states that while blocked practice results in better performance during practice, random practice leads to better learning, retention and performance after practice. This is known as the contextual interference effect. Random practice forces learners to reconstruct motor skills from memory, whereas blocked practice allows repetition of the same motor program. As a result, random practice enhances long-term learning despite appearing more difficult initially. The document recommends using random practice for optimal performance, except in early skill stages where blocked practice can build confidence before transitioning to random.