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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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AZ

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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.

Twitter:

@shakeywaits

Language:

English


Episodes
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490 – Understanding Sport Injury from a Dynamical Systems Approach

4/30/2024
How can we better understand sports injury by considering factors such as good variability, coordination, and movement synergies using a dynamical systems approach? Articles: From microscopic to macroscopic sports injuries. Applying the complex dynamic systems approach to sports medicine: a narrative review Early-warning signals for critical transitions More information: 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:00:19:42

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489 – Interview with Alex Sarama, Transforming Basketball

4/23/2024
My interview with Alex Sarama, founder of Transforming Basketball. Taking a constraints-led approach to basketball practice. Links: https://transformingbball.com/ https://twitter.com/AlexJSarama More information: Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Android/Google My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Email: robgray@asu.edu Support the podcast and receive bonus content

Duration:00:50:57

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488- The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) 2024

4/16/2024
A look at my current thoughts about and how I am using the CLA More information: 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

Duration:00:25:39

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487 – Do the classic motor learning effects (eg focus of attention, choice) apply to experts?

4/9/2024
A look at a recent study that addresses a question I get quite often: do the basic principles of motor learning, in this case, those proposed by OPTIMAL theory, still hold when we are dealing with highly skilled athletes? Articles: Effects of self-controlled practice and focus of attention on free throw accuracy: Exploring optimal theory among skilled basketball players More information: 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

Duration:00:14:38

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486 – Functional Variability in the Cricket Bowling Delivery

4/2/2024
A look at a recent study that provides evidence that cricket bowlers use movement variability (as opposed to repeatability) to regulate the timing and speed of their delivery. And looking back at a classic in ecological dynamics – the first study to show this effect. Articles: Functional movement variability to maintain delivery speed in cricket fast bowling Timing an attacking forehand drive in table tennis More information: 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

Duration:00:12:05

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485 – Coach Education Workshops, My New Book Coming Soon

3/19/2024
A look at research (and some of my personal experiences) on the effectiveness of co-created coach education workshops to bridge the gap between current coaching practices and scientific evidence. A little bit about my new book – coming in 6 months! Articles/Links: Using a coproduced educational workshop to change the focus of verbal instructions delivered by professional youth soccer coaches: a case study Bridging the Gap Between Science and Application: The Use of Cocreation Educational Workshops in Professional Youth Soccer New book preorder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1GBF61 More information: 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

Duration:00:09:14

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484 – On the Value of a Skill Acquisition Specialist

3/12/2024
Sharing some of my experiences as a Skill Acquisition Specialist. Is it really worth it for a team to hire one? More information: 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:00:10:57

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483 – The Effects of the Yips on Muscle Synergies in Throwing

3/5/2024
How does the presence of the Yips influence motor coordination in throwing? Do the muscle synergies used to control our abundant motor system change? Articles: Spatiotemporal patterns of throwing muscle synergies in yips‑affected baseball players More information: 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:00:21:41

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482 – The Coaching Eye – How Reliably can Expert Coaches Observe Movement?

2/27/2024
Can expert coaches reliably judge the key features of a sporting action like a tennis serve? Does viewing angle, age and gender matter? Articles: The expert eye? An inter-rater comparison of elite tennis serve kinematics and performance More information: 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:00:13:28

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481 – Why are Some Affordances More Inviting than Others?

2/20/2024
Revisiting the conceptualization of affordances as invitations for action. Why are some affordances more inviting than others and how can we influence this as a coach? Articles: Affordances can invite behavior: Reconsidering the relationship between affordances and agency Inviting affordances and agency Understanding phenomenological differences in how affordances solicit action. An exploration More information: 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:00:20:29

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480 – Ecological Approach to Rowing

2/6/2024
How can an ecological approach be applied to understanding and coaching rowing. A look at a few research studies. Articles: ‘Embracing turbulent waters’: Enhancing athlete self-regulation using the ‘PoST’ framework for performance preparation at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games End-point focus of attention: Learning the ‘Catch’ in Rowing Effects of rowing stroke rates on lower extremity intra-joint coordination variability in experienced young rowers Pink Noise in Rowing Ergometer Performance and the Role of Skill Level Interpersonal Coordination and Individual Organization Combined with Shared Phenomenological Experiencein Rowing Performance:Two Case Studies More information: 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:00:46:36

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479 – A CLA to Coaching Cricket Bowling: Task Manipulations

1/30/2024
A look at a study examining the effects of a constraints-led approach to coaching cricket bowling. What type of task constraint manipulations can be used to improve bowling accuracy and discipline? Articles: Adopting a Constraints-Led Approach to Enhance Skill Acquisition for Fast Bowlers in Grassroots Cricket More information: 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:00:08:56

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478 – Freezing and freeing of degrees of freedom in joint action learning

1/23/2024
How do we coordinate degrees of freedom when learning a joint action, like carrying a piano, where two people are working together to achieve a goal? Do we see evidence of Bernstein’s freezing and freeing DF across the joint action system? Articles: Freezing and freeing of degrees of freedom in joint action learning More information: 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:00:15:48

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477 – Relationship Between the Yips and Motor Imagery Ability

1/16/2024
Do athletes that suffer from the Yips have different mental imagery than those that did not? How might we conceptualize the Yips from and ecological point of view. Articles: Motor imagery ability in baseball players with throwing yips More information: 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:00:12:15

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476- Technique vs Skill

1/9/2024
What is the difference between technique and skill? Do we need to learn the former before we can have the latter? Articles: Distinguishing skill from technique in football Coordination, Control and Skill https://perceptionaction.com/171-2/ More information: 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:00:08:09

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475- Exploring Coaches' Experiences in Adopting a Nonlinear Approach to Skill Development

1/2/2024
Exploring coaches experiences in using an non-linear, ecological approach to coaching Articles: Exploring sports coaches’ experiences of using a contemporary pedagogical approach to coaching: an international perspective More information: 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:00:11:53

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474 – CLA to Swim Coaching, Andrew Sheaff

12/12/2023
My interview with Andrew Sheaff, author of the new book: A Constraints-led approach to swim coaching Articles: A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching More information: 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:00:33:25

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473 – New Research Addressing Some of the Limitations of the Focus of Attention Literature

12/5/2023
A look at a couple new studies addressing some of the commonly raised criticisms of the FOA literature. Does the benefit of an external focus change when you use multiple different cues across sessions or change the location of the internal focus of attention cue? Articles: Golf skill learning: An external focus of attention enhances performance and motivation The location of an internal focus of attention differentially affects motor performance More information: 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:00:15:21

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472 – Is Premature Theorizing Hurting Skill Acquisition Research, Rajiv Ranganathan & Andrew Driska

11/21/2023
an interview with Rajiv Ranganthan & Andrew Driska discussing their recent article: “Is Premature Theorizing Hurting Skill Acquisition Research” Articles: Is premature theorizing hurting skill acquisition research? More information: 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 an interview with Rajiv Ranganathan & Andrew Driska discussing their recent article: “Is Premature Theorizing Hurting Skill Acquisition Research” Articles: Is premature theorizing hurting skill acquisition research? More information: 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:00:45:46

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471 – The Legacy of Michael Turvey

11/14/2023
A brief look at the incredible career of Michael Turvey and his contributions to the ecological approach to perception-action Articles: MICHAEL T. TURVEY – INTERVIEW AND REFLECTION More information: 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:00:18:18