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The Perception & Action Podcast

Rob Gray

Exploration of how psychological research can be applied to improving performance, accelerating skill acquisition and designing new technologies in sports and other high performance domains. Hosted by Rob Gray, professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the podcast will review basic concepts and discuss the latest research in these areas.

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  • #590
    Yesterday · 13 min

    590 – Nonlinear Effects of Constraints Manipulations

    A look at research investigating nonlinear effect of constraints manipulations in soccer goalkeeping coaching. Articles: https://www.termedia.pl/The-influence-of-task-constraints-on-football-players-performance-non-linear-trends-during-goalkeeper-training,78,58395,0,1.html http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #589
    September 15 · 59 min

    589 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chap 12– Looking with the Head and Eyes

    Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we review Chapter 12 of An Ecological Approach to Visual Perception. My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #588
    September 1 · 15 min

    588- Using Sports Analytics to Inform Practice Design

    A look at ways we can use analytics data to inform practice design, including: manipulating constraints, identifying areas of poor adaptability, evaluating the representativeness of practice, and promoting functional variability. Articles: From data to decisions: Artificial intelligence in football guided by Ecological Dynamics Perspectives on sports analytics to inform constraint manipulation, representative learning and functional variability in practice design http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #587
    August 25 · 38 min

    587 – The CLA: Why do we Constrain Revisited

    Revisiting the question of how constraints change movement behavior. Afford vs Potentiate? Preclude vs Promote? Push vs Pull? Articles: https://www.theconstraintscollective.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Box-Constraints-Make-Better/dp/0593715713/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy

  • #586
    August 18 · 1 hr 1 min

    586 – Common Misconceptions about Ecological Dynamics, a discussion with Steve Whelan

    Steve Whelan, from mytenniscoaching.com, and I discuss his journey as a tennis coach and coach educator and some of the biggest, persisting misconceptions about Ecological Dynamics. Links: https://mytenniscoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-whelan-02b220198/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #585
    August 17 · 41 min

    585 - An Ecological Dynamics Approach to Golf Practice-Upcoming Webinar, Will Stubbs, Zen Golf

    A discussion with Will Stubbs from Zen Golf about applying Ecological Dynamics to golf and our upcoming webinar. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-stubbs-zengolf/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecological-dynamics-approach-to-golf-coaching-with-rob-gray-will-stubbs-tickets-1991784468964?aff=oddtdtcreator http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #584
    August 11 · 56 min

    584 – The Talent Thief. What if the way we train young athletes is stealing the very talent we are trying to develop? Ted Kroeten

    A discussion with Ted Kroeten, from Joy of the People, about his new book -The Talent Thief: Underloading, the Language of Movement, and the Search for the Perfect Game Links: https://www.joyofthepeople.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Thief-Underloading-Language-Movement/dp/1962834794/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #583
    August 4 · 15 min

    583 – Applying Dynamical Systems Theory in Coaching, New Course Announcement

    A look at a couple of articles that emphasize the value of applying Dynamical Systems Theory in coaching. And an exciting announcement about a new course I am offering, in which I will teach how to apply it in your particular sport. Articles: Movement Variability and the Use of Nonlinear Tools: Principles to Guide Physical Therapist Practice Sprint Running Coordination: A Dynamical Systems Perspective Course Link:https://perceptionaction.com/courses/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #582
    July 28 · 1 hr 18 min

    582– Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chap 11 – The Discovery of the Occluding Edge and Invalidation of Perception-Memory Distinction

    Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we review Chapter 11 of An Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, the discovery of the occluding edge, and how it completely changes the distinction between perception and memory. My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #581
    July 21 · 9 min

    581 – My NEW book: Emergent Cognition

    A preview of my latest book: "Emergent Cognition: Rethinking the Role of Thinking and Memory in Sports & the Neuroscience of Skill" Links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7QLCJNL http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #580
    July 14 · 47 min

    580 – The Ways of Knowing – The 4P Model w. Pete Blair

    I am joined by Pete Blair from Texas State University to discuss the 4P Model of Knowing. What are the different ways we can know our environment, and how are they best developed? Articles: The Four Ways of Knowing: Revising the 4P Model of Knowing Through a Non-dual and Reflexive Perspective http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #578
    June 30 · 53 min

    578 – Marco Perazzo, New Jersey Martial Arts (NJMA)

    Marco and I talk about his experiences applying Ecological Dynamics in martial arts coaching and his experience with the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport program from Munster Technological University, which he recently completed. https://www.mtu.ie/courses/crbsafs9/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #577
    June 23 · 52 min

    577 – Enskilled Knowledge & Education of Attention, Carl Woods

    Carl Woods from the University of Queensland and I discuss the concept of "enskilled knowledge" and the critical difference between educating attention (showing someone where to look) and the knowledge that comes from doing a thing in a place. Carl gives a ton of wonderful examples from wine tasting and surfing to handing down family recipes and navigating boats across an open ocean! Links: https://hmns.uq.edu.au/profile/9322/carl-woods http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy

  • #576
    June 16 · 1 hr 16 min

    576 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chaps 9 – Evidence for Direct Perception (JC 64)

    Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we discuss evidence in support of direct perception. A review of Chapter 9 of An Ecological Approach to Visual Perception. http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #575
    June 9 · 9 min

    575 – On Water Bags and Adapting to Variability, Load, and Pain

    A few revelations I have had from doing PT and S&C workshops with water bags. Why is adapting to increased variability typically better than adapting to increased load or pain? http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #574
    June 2 · 5 min

    574 – Reflections from the Road: Questions to Ask When Trying to Design a Good Constraint

    http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #573
    May 26 · 5 min

    573 – Reflections from the Road: The Critical Importance of Having Movements that are Information Driven in Practice

    A few thoughts from the the road about what I am now calling the "second lowest hanging fruit" in improving practice: keeping movement information driven. http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #572
    May 19 · 56 min

    572 – An Emergent Discussion with Martial Arts Coach Adam Singer

    I am joined by Adam Singer, martial arts instructor at SBG Athens for an emergent discussion on applying ecological dynamics. What are some of the weaknesses with the theory we still need to address? Links: https://www.instagram.com/stories/adamsingersbg/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

  • #571
    May 12 · 7 min

    571 – My Coach Education Workshops & New Book

    A preview of the coach education workshops I have been developing. Some of the resources I have found helpful, the lessons I have learned, and how to schedule one for your group. Also, a brief plug for the new book I am working on. Articles: The Workshop Survival Guide Kickass Presentations: Wow Audiences with PowerPoint Slides That Click, Humor that's Quick, and Messages That Stick http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

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