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Exploration of how psychological research can be applied to improving performance, accelerating skill acquisition and designing new technologies in sports and other high performance domains. Hosted by Rob Gray, professor of Human Systems Engineering...

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Exploration of how psychological research can be applied to improving performance, accelerating skill acquisition and designing new technologies in sports and other high performance domains. Hosted by Rob Gray, professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the podcast will review basic concepts and discuss the latest research in these areas.

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English


Episodes
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569 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chaps 6-7 (JC 62)

4/14/2026
Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we look at Chapters 6 and 7 from Gibson's "1979 book": The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception Links: The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:39:03

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568 – Representations with Andrew Wilson

4/7/2026
A discussion with Andrew Wilson about representations? What are they exactly? Why do people propose we need them? Can we really have a non-representational theory of behavior? Articles: Ecological representations http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:06:18

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567 – An Ecological Account of Previewing and Using Advance Information

3/31/2026
How can we understand the cognition involved in route previewing (for example, as is commonly used in rock climbing and alpine skiing) and using advance information (for example, about an opponent's tendencies) from an ecological dynamics perspective? Articles: Action preferences and the anticipation of action outcomes Role of route previewing strategies on climbing fluency and exploratory movements The Moneyball problem: what is the best way to present situational statistics to an athlete? Efficacy of pre-ascent climbing route visual inspection in indoor sport climbing "You Look at an Ocean; I See the Rips, Hear the Waves, and Feel the Currents": Dwelling the Growth of Enskiled Inhabitant Knowledge http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:00:15:32

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566 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chaps 5 (JC 61)

3/24/2026
Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we discuss Chapter 5 from Gibson's "1979 book": The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception. What is the ambient optic array? Links: The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:21:34

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565 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chaps 3-4 (JC 60)

3/17/2026
Looking at Chapters 3 and 4 from Gibson's "1979 book": The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception Links: The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:06:36

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564 – Ecological Cognition IV: Decision Making

3/10/2026
Looking at decision-making from an ecological perspective. From a mental event that follows perception and precedes action to a phenomenon that emerges from the performer-environment interaction. Links: Ecological cognition: expert decision-making behaviour in sport http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:00:16:00

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563 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception (JC 59)

3/3/2026
Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we start a new book. Looking at Chapters 1 and 2 from Gibson's "1979 book": The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception Links: The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:18:31

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562 – Ecological Cognition III: Radical Embodied Cognitive Science (part 1)

2/24/2026
Continuing the journey in understanding the Ecological approach to cognition by looking at Tony Chemero's book: Radical Embodied Cognitive Science. Conceptualizing cognition in terms of agent-environment dynamics instead of computation and representation. What is RECS, and where did these ideas come from? Links: Radical Embodied Cognitive Science A non‐representational approach to imagined action The dynamics of active categorical perception in an evolved model agent http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:00:13:04

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561 – An Ecological Dynamics Account of Flow in Sport

2/17/2026
Looking at an ecological dynamics account of the experience of flow as a way to illustrate some of the key concepts in understanding the ecological view of cognition. Links: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825000782 http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:00:13:42

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560 – Ecological Cognition II: Resonance

2/10/2026
What the heck does the brain do in Ecological Dynamics, if it isn't computing, processing, or representing? An introduction to the concept of Resonance. Articles: A Theory of Resonance: Towards an Ecological Cognitive Architecture From metaphor to theory: the role of resonance in perceptual learning http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:00:20:57

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559 – Turvey, Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective, Chapter 26 (JC58)

2/3/2026
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapter 26 from Michael Turvey's book "Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective" Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:12:14

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558 – The Ecological Approach to Cognition: An Introduction

1/27/2026
Is it true that there is no cognition in the ecological approach to skill? No, of course not. In this episode, I want to start a series of episodes to explain how we can understand cognition (e.g., problem solving, memory, intention, agency, anticipation, decision making, etc) from an ecological viewpoint. Articles: The ecological dynamics of cognizant action in sport http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:00:07:18

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557 – Turvey, Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective, Chapters 24-25 (JC57)

1/13/2026
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapters 24 and 25 from Michael Turvey's book "Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective" Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:08:22

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556 – State of the Podcast

12/16/2025
556 – State of the Podcast An update on the future of the podcast moving into 2026. http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:00:12:25

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555 – Turvey, Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective, Chapters 22-23 (JC56)

12/3/2025
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapters 22 and 23 from Michael Turvey's book "Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective" Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:30:36

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554– Turvey, Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective, Chapters 20-21 (JC55)

11/11/2025
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapters 20 and 21 from Michael Turvey's book "Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective" Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:00:16

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553 – Motor Signatures & Action Types, Bertrand Théraulaz and Prashant Patel

11/4/2025
I am joined by Bertrand Théraulaz and Prashant Patel to discuss the Motor Signatures used to identify an athlete's intrinsic dynamics or preferred patterns of coordination. Links: https://motorsignatures.com/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:22:28

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552 – Turvey, Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective, Chapters 17-19 (JC54)

10/14/2025
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapters 17-19 from Michael Turvey’s book “Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective” Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:04:55

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551 – Turvey, Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective, Chapters 15 and 16 (JC53)

9/30/2025
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapters 15 and 16 from Michael Turvey’s book “Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective” Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:01:12:25

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550 – Books, books, and more books. Webinars, workshops, and responses to YouTube comments!

9/23/2025
A smorgasbord of stuff to celebrate my 550 episode “milestone”! 3 new books!! A webinar and workshop. Ways to organize a workshop. And having some fun with YouTube comments. Books: Enhancing skill in American football: Revolutionizing practice design for transfer to game day The advanced ecological approach to skill development Constraints-Led Approach to Coaching Tennis Webinars & Workshops: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecological-approach-to-sc-and-agility-training-tickets-1683368463389?aff=oddtdtcreator https://www.wctc.edu/WCTC/Academics/Continuing-Education/Law-Enforcement-Training-Courses/Training-Description?class=2929 Police Workshops Preview: https://youtu.be/b0Vh_P25IY8?si=aO51HsPPNb98sV7O Book a workshop with me! Contact: admin@perceptionaction.com http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Duration:00:26:57