Learning Curve Evaluation

Linear learning curve

My performance using my second implement shows that my performance has increased in proportion to the amount of practice.

The apparatus that I chose was the tennis balls. The learning curve which shows the curve of my performance is the linear learning curve. Many factors and practice methods have contributed to my overall performance including my age, genetics and the environment. Age is something that can both enhance and limit someone’s overall performance, but in my case it has enhanced my performance.

Genetics also impacts on skill development and the ability to perform.I am not limited with weight, height or disabilities, which comes from my genetics.

The environment or atmosphere is another factor the impacts on skill development. There was a large amount of space, giving everyone the opportunity to spread out and concentrate on what they were doing without being distracted. 

As I progressed, improvements were noticeable and my confidence increased, making me motivated to strive to do better and better each session. Personality is another characteristic of the learner. People with personality traits such as confidence, motivation and reliability are likely to learn motor skills quickly and be able to fulfill their potential. 

During my development of the skill, I went through a few stages. When I first started juggling I was at the cognitive stage which is also called the understanding stage. At this stage I formed a clear idea of what was required to perform the skill. The next stage was the associative stage and I got to this by about my third session of juggling. During this stage I refined the skill through constant practice methods. I was able to juggle for longer and I knew what to do in order to avoid frequent mistakes. Finally I was at the autonomous stage. I was able to perform the skill without much thought. I didn't have to concentrate as much on what I was doing and I could still perform the skill well without dropping the balls. 

In conclusion I believe my overall progression of juggling was completed very successfully. With continuous practice and constant motivation I was able to finish at the autonomous stage. I am now able to juggle consistently and confidently with tennis balls.