TASK-RELEVANT CONTENT FOR STRATEGIES

Dufek, J. S. (1989). The effects of landing on lower extremity function. Dissertation Abstracts International, A50/03, 645.

The types and content of strategies used with biomechanical/technique elements in a performance are particularly individual. Although an activity may appear to be similar, the thought processes underlying performance are unique to each athlete.

Implication. When suggesting how to structure a performance strategy, the content of the technique elements should be chosen entirely by the athlete so that individuality and unique interpretation of the control of the skill can be accommodated.

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