Random and blocked practice in overarm throw performance in adults

Authors

  • Judith Jiménez Díaz Escuela de Educación Física y Deportes Universidad de Costa Rica
  • Walter Salazar Rojas Escuela de Educación Física y Deportes Universidad de Costa Rica
  • María Morera Escuela de Ciencias del Movimiento Humano y Calidad de Vida, Universidad Nacional

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i29.34892

Keywords:

block practice, random practice, fundamental motor skills, motor performance, adults

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to explore the effect of random and blocked practice in the performance of overarm throw in adults. A total of 55 participants (mean age 19± 2 yr.) were randomly assigned to one of three groups (control, blocked practice, or random practice). After six sessions of practice (for a total of 360 trials), a 3 way ANOVA [Group(3) x Gender(2) x Test(2)] results showed no triple interaction. A double interaction was found for Group by Test. Post-hoc analysis showed that the two experimental groups significantly improved in performance during acquisition phase, and both groups were significantly better than the control group in the acquisition phase. Also, a main effect for Gender was found, showing that men performed better than women. Therefore, performance of overarm throw benefits from random and blocked practice at the acquisition phase. We recommend evaluating retention and transferring phase to asses learning of the skill. Also, consider other variables as participants’ skill level, age, and others, for a better understanding of both types of practice used.

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Published

2016-01-01

How to Cite

Jiménez Díaz, J., Salazar Rojas, W., & Morera, M. (2016). Random and blocked practice in overarm throw performance in adults. Retos, 29, 9–12. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i29.34892

Issue

Vol. 29 (2016)

Section

Original Research Article

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