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Self-Controlled Amount of Practice Benefits Learning of a Motor Skill

Post, Phillip G., Fairbrother, Jeffrey T., Barros, Joao A.C.·2011·Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

Abstract

Self-control over factors involving task-related information (e.g, feedback) can enhance motor learning. It is unknown if these benefits extend to manipulations that do not directly affect such information. The purpose of this study was to determine if self-control over the amount of practice would also facilitate learning Participants learned to throw a dart using their nonpreferred hand. The self-control (SC) group decided when to stop practice. The yoked group completed the same number of trials as their SC counterparts. Results revealed the SC group was more accurate during transfer and in recalling the number of trials completed. These findings indicate that self-control benefits extend to factors that do not directly alter task-related information.

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Authors
Post, P. G., Fairbrother, J. T., & Barros, J. A. C.
Affiliations
  • New Mexico State University (US)
  • University of Tennessee at Knoxville (US)
  • California State University–Fullerton
Venue
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
Published
2011-09
Volume
82
Issue
3
Pages
474-481
ISSN
  • 0034-5377 (ISSN-L)
  • 0270-1367
  • 2168-3824
OpenAlex
W2150554562
Cited by
94
References
19
Citations by year
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FWCI
12.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Motor Control and Adaptation
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Sports and Physical Education Research
Keywords
self-control, motor skill learning, dart throwing, transfer of learning
MeSH terms
Adult, Aptitude, Female, Humans, Learning, Male, Motor Skills, Practice, Psychological, Transfer, Psychology, Young Adult

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