The possible benefits of reduced errors in the motor skills acquisition of children

Catherine M Capio1,2, Cindy HP Sit1,3, Bruce Abernethy1,4, Rich SW Masters1
1Institute of Human Performance, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Tervusevestraat, Heverleee, Belgium
3Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin NT, Hong Kong
4School of Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

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An implicit approach to motor learning suggests that relatively complex movement skills may be better acquired in environments that constrain errors during the initial stages of practice. This current concept paper proposes that reducing the number of errors committed during motor learning leads to stable performance when attention demands are increased by concurrent cognitive tasks. While it appears that this approach to practice may be beneficial for motor learning, further studies are needed to both confirm this advantage and better understand the underlying mechanisms. An approach involving error minimization during early learning may have important applications in paediatric rehabilitation.

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