Physical Education A-Level
Whole-part-whole practice
What Whole-part-whole practice means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Whole-part-whole practice
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Beginning with the whole skill, isolating a problematic part for focused practice, and then reintegrating it into the complete movement.
Topics that use Whole-part-whole practice
Related terms
- Chaining
- Distributed practice
- Imagery and visualisation
- Massed practice
- Matching practice to skill demands
- Mental practice
- Open skills
- Organisation of skill
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