Article: Reducing errors benefits the field-based learning of a fundamental movement skill in children

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TitleReducing errors benefits the field-based learning of a fundamental movement skill in children
AuthorsCapio, CM
Poolton, JM
Sit, CHP
Holmstrom, M
Masters, RSW
KeywordsImplicit motor learning
Fundamental movement skill
Overhand throwing
Children
Issue Date2013
PublisherBlackwell Munksgaard. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/SMS
CitationScandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2013, v. 23 n. 2, p. 181-188 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01368.x
AbstractProficient fundamental movement skills (FMS) are believed to form the basis of more complex movement patterns in sports. This study examined the development of the FMS of overhand throwing in children through either an error-reduced (ER) or error-strewn (ES) training program. Students (n = 216), aged 8-12 years (M = 9.16, SD = 0.96), practiced overhand throwing in either a program that reduced errors during practice (ER) or one that was ES. ER program reduced errors by incrementally raising the task difficulty, while the ES program had an incremental lowering of task difficulty. Process-oriented assessment of throwing movement form (Test of Gross Motor Development-2) and product-oriented assessment of throwing accuracy (absolute error) were performed. Changes in performance were examined among children in the upper and lower quartiles of the pretest throwing accuracy scores. ER training participants showed greater gains in movement form and accuracy, and performed throwing more effectively with a concurrent secondary cognitive task. Movement form improved among girls, while throwing accuracy improved among children with low ability. Reduced performance errors in FMS training resulted in greater learning than a program that did not restrict errors. Reduced cognitive processing costs (effective dual-task performance) associated with such approach suggest its potential benefits for children with developmental conditions.
ISSN0905-7188
2011 Impact Factor: 2.867
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.126
DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01368.x
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dc.contributor.authorCapio, CM
dc.contributor.authorPoolton, JM
dc.contributor.authorSit, CHP
dc.contributor.authorHolmstrom, M
dc.contributor.authorMasters, RSW
dc.date.accessioned2011-09-23T06:03:58Z
dc.date.available2011-09-23T06:03:58Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractProficient fundamental movement skills (FMS) are believed to form the basis of more complex movement patterns in sports. This study examined the development of the FMS of overhand throwing in children through either an error-reduced (ER) or error-strewn (ES) training program. Students (n = 216), aged 8-12 years (M = 9.16, SD = 0.96), practiced overhand throwing in either a program that reduced errors during practice (ER) or one that was ES. ER program reduced errors by incrementally raising the task difficulty, while the ES program had an incremental lowering of task difficulty. Process-oriented assessment of throwing movement form (Test of Gross Motor Development-2) and product-oriented assessment of throwing accuracy (absolute error) were performed. Changes in performance were examined among children in the upper and lower quartiles of the pretest throwing accuracy scores. ER training participants showed greater gains in movement form and accuracy, and performed throwing more effectively with a concurrent secondary cognitive task. Movement form improved among girls, while throwing accuracy improved among children with low ability. Reduced performance errors in FMS training resulted in greater learning than a program that did not restrict errors. Reduced cognitive processing costs (effective dual-task performance) associated with such approach suggest its potential benefits for children with developmental conditions.
dc.identifier.citationScandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2013, v. 23 n. 2, p. 181-188 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01368.x
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01368.x
dc.identifier.epage188
dc.identifier.hkuros193948
dc.identifier.issn0905-7188
2011 Impact Factor: 2.867
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.126
dc.identifier.issue2
dc.identifier.pmid22092534
dc.identifier.spage181
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/139970
dc.identifier.volume23
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherBlackwell Munksgaard. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journals/SMS
dc.publisher.placeDenmark
dc.relation.ispartofScandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
dc.rightsThe definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com
dc.subjectImplicit motor learning
dc.subjectFundamental movement skill
dc.subjectOverhand throwing
dc.subjectChildren
dc.titleReducing errors benefits the field-based learning of a fundamental movement skill in children
dc.typeArticle