title: Learning versus correct models: influence of model type on the learning of a free-weight squat lift.
abstract: It has been assumed that demonstrating the correct movement is the best way to impart task-relevant information. However, empirical verification with simple laboratory skills has shown that using a learning model (showing an individual in the process of acquiring the skill to be learned) may accelerate skill acquisition and increase retention more than using a correct model. The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of viewing correct versus learning models on the acquisition of a sport skill (free-weight squat lift). Forty female participants were assigned to four learning conditions: physical practice receiving feedback, learning model with model feedback, correct model with model feedback, and learning model without model feedback. Results indicated that viewing either a correct or learning model was equally effective in learning correct form in the squat lift.
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology, University of Colorado-Boulder, USA. mccullagh@colorado.edu
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McCullagh
authors.forename: K N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D000704:Analysis of Variance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007721:Knowledge of Results, Psychological; D007858:Learning / Q000502:physiology; D019370:Observation; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*