Self-control over combined video feedback and modeling facilitates motor learning

Area of Science:

• Motor Learning
• Sports Science
• Instructional Design

Background:

• Learner control over instructional feedback, such as knowledge of performance (KP) or expert models, enhances motor learning.
• Split-screen replay technology enables simultaneous presentation of different instructional modes.
• The efficacy of combining self-controlled feedback with split-screen replay for motor skill acquisition remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the impact of self-controlled split-screen replay on learning a golf chip shot.
• To determine if self-controlled split-screen replay benefits motor learning comparable to previous self-control protocols.
• To assess the effects on performance, motivation, and feature recall in a golf chipping task.

Main Methods:

• Participants practiced a golf chip shot using either self-controlled split-screen replay or a yoked control condition.
• Motor skill learning was assessed through retention and transfer tests.
• Learner-reported outcomes included intrinsic motivation (using the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory) and recall of critical task features.

Main Results:

• The self-control group demonstrated significantly superior form and accuracy during the transfer test.
• Participants in the self-control group reported higher perceived competence.
• Self-controlled learners requested feedback more strategically (after perceived errors) and recalled more task features.

Conclusions:

• Self-controlled split-screen replay is an effective strategy for enhancing motor learning in a golf chipping task.
• Allowing learners to control simultaneous feedback modes positively influences skill acquisition and confidence.
• Findings support the integration of self-controlled learning environments in sports training for improved performance and understanding.