Practice Basics
What is the primary goal of practice in physical activity?
To improve motor skills and coordination
What is the main goal of training in physical activity?
To build physical capacity and improve strength, endurance, or flexibility
What type of learning occurs during practice to improve motor skills?
Motor learning
What happens to muscles during strength training?
They grow stronger and larger
In a tennis serve, is the improvement of accuracy through repetition considered practice or training?
Practice.
Name a type of practice where a skill is repeated in a predictable order.
Blocked practice.
Name a type of training aimed at increasing cardiovascular endurance.
Aerobic training or cardiovascular training.
What is an example of motor learning in sports?
Learning to dribble a basketball or swing a golf club.
How does endurance training improve cardiovascular health?
It increases the efficiency of the heart and lungs in delivering oxygen
Is building the strength to sprint faster an example of practice or training?
Training.
In practice, what type of feedback helps learners adjust their performance?
External or intrinsic feedback
What principle of training requires progressively increasing the intensity of workouts?
Progressive overload
What role does feedback play in motor learning?
It helps individuals refine and adjust their technique
What is the primary energy system targeted during sprint training?
The anaerobic energy system.
Michael Phelps' focus on refining his stroke technique before a race is an example of practice or training?
Practice
Which system in the body is primarily affected by practice?
The nervous system
Which type of training focuses on improving the muscle’s ability to exert force?
Strength training
What is random practice, and why is it effective?
Random practice involves varying the skills practiced, which promotes better retention and adaptability.
Which bodily system adapts to training by increasing the number of capillaries in muscles?
The cardiovascular system.
A football player doing sprints to improve speed endurance is practicing or training?
Training.
What principle states that you can improve a skill through variations in practice?
Repetition without repetition
What term is used to describe the body’s adaptations to consistent training?
Physiological adaptation
How does cognitive effort in motor learning differ between blocked and random practice?
Random practice requires more cognitive effort because it forces learners to constantly adjust and adapt.
What is the term for the body’s ability to continue exercising at a steady rate for extended periods?
Aerobic endurance or cardiorespiratory endurance.
What is the balance of practice and training required for a marathon runner?
Marathon runners need to practice pacing and form (practice) while building cardiovascular endurance (training)