Challenges and solutions when applying implicit motor learning theory in a high performance sport environment: Examples from rugby league

International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 567-575

  Gabbett, Tim ^a,b   Masters, Rich ^c  

^a AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

^c UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Analogies; Conscious Control; Errorless Learning; Expertise; Implicit Motor Learning; Performance Pressure; Random Practice; Rugby League

Indexed keywords

EID: 80053475331     PISSN: 17479541     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1260/1747-9541.6.4.567     Document Type: Article

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