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Question

What are the three main Methods of Practice?

Methods of

Practice

Gradual Build-up

Whole|

Part|

Whole

Passive / Active Practices

Gradual Build UpGradual Build Up• The skill is broken down into small parts and is

learned in stages.

• Once a stage has been practiced and mastered then the learner moves to the next stage.

• The learner knows they have mastered a stage if they complete it successfully 3 times in a row.

• Each stage is harder than the one before as it contains more subroutines and is more like the whole skill.

Breaking Down a HeadstandBreaking Down a Headstand• Using PAR break down the model performers

headstand into three stages.

• Preparation

• Action

• Recovery

Headstand record of WorkHeadstand record of WorkSession/ practice

What I did How am I getting on- is my performance improving

1

2

3

4

5

6

Breaking Down a HandstandBreaking Down a Handstand

• Using PAR break down the model performers handstand into three stages.

• Preparation

• Action

• Recovery

Handstand record of WorkHandstand record of WorkSession/ practice

What I did How am I getting on- is my performance improving

1

2

3

4

5

6

Handstand Progressions / Record of WorkHandstand Progressions / Record of WorkSession/ practice

What I did How am I getting on- is my performance improving

1 Donkey Kick

2 Wall Climb

3 Handstand against the wall

4 Handstand with Support

5 Handstand with Supporter on hand

6 Handstand

What are the benefits of Gradual Build What are the benefits of Gradual Build Up?Up?

• It breaks complex (difficult) skills down into smaller parts which are easier to learn.

• Each stage is challenging yet achievable.

• It builds the performers confidence.

• It makes dangerous skills safe to learn.

HomeworkDescribing a Complex Skill

1. Describe complex skill you have performed during your Intermediate 1 course.

(Complex Skill; Handstand)(Use your PAR breakdown of a handstand to describe the skill

in sentences)

2. Name the method of practice you used to develop your chosen skill and describe the practices you completed.