The effects of practice on coordination

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2014 Jan;42(1):37-42. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000002.

Abstract

We review practice-induced changes in two variance components defined based on the uncontrolled manifold hypothesis. One of them affects task performance, whereas the other one does not. Practice leads to a drop in the former component (higher accuracy), whereas the latter can drop, stay unchanged, or even increase. The last scenario can be achieved with practice that challenges performance stability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Learning / physiology*
  • Psychomotor Performance*
  • Rehabilitation