EP 27 “Enhancing Motor Learning with the Challenge Point Framework” with Dr. Logan Markwell

In this episode, we speak with Dr Logan Markwell, human factors scientist and motor behaviour expert to discuss the Challenge Point Framework and why coaches and trainers should understand and apply this framework in the design and delivery of motor skills training. In this interview you will learn about nominal vs functional task difficulties, the role of variability and contextual interference in motor learning, how to appropriately balance performer capability with task difficulty, the difference between performance and learning and why coaches and trainers so often get this wrong, the importance of offline learning and instructor feedback, as well as several other nuggets of evidence-led training wisdom! An exciting bonus in this interview is that it rounds out with asking Dr Markwell questions about his motor learning ‘Myth Bust Monday’ Instagram Posts. You will be fascinated to hear long-held motor learning myths ‘busted’! I hope you can hear some of those golden idols of traditionalist law enforcement training crashing to the ground! If you are not following Logan on Instagram you will want to be sure to do so! As a reminder, research related to the challenge point framework is appended to the show notes and free to download over at the Trainers Bullpen website at www.trainersbullpen.com