Publication Date
Fall 2024
Course Name
Research Writing
Course Number
ENG 220
Subject
English
Abstract
This paper examines how massed and distributed practice models affect skill acquisition and performance in competitive swimming. By classifying swimming skills as continuous, discrete, or serial, the author analyzes which practice structure best supports retention and transfer of skills from training to competition. The study concludes that distributed practice is optimal for continuous skills like strokes and underwater kicks, while massed practice benefits discrete skills such as starts and turns. Serial skills, exemplified by the breaststroke pullout, require a combination of both approaches. The findings offer practical guidance for swim coaches seeking to maximize athlete performance through targeted training methods.[Abstract generated by AI.]
Recommended Citation
Bargas, Noah, "Massed and Distributed Practice Applied to Swimming" (2024). Distinguished Student Scholarship Collection. 1.
https://fuse.franklin.edu/dssc/1
