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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Motor Learning
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing motor skill acquisition is crucial.
  • Psychological support, specifically relatedness, may impact learning outcomes.
  • Previous research has explored motivation's role in skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of relatedness support on motor learning.
  • To compare the effects of relatedness support versus thwarting on skill acquisition.
  • To examine the motivational and affective consequences of relatedness support during learning.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-five young adults learned the front crawl swimming stroke.
  • Three conditions were used: relatedness support (RS), relatedness thwarting (RTh), and control.
  • Performance, retention, transfer, motivation, and affect were assessed.

Main Results:

  • The RS group showed superior performance improvement and learning compared to RTh and control groups.
  • The RTh group exhibited decreased learning relative to the control group.
  • RS participants reported higher motivation and positive affect.

Conclusions:

  • Relatedness support is a significant factor in enhancing motor skill learning.
  • Thwarting relatedness can impede motor skill acquisition.
  • Providing relatedness support positively influences learner motivation and affect.