
About this episode
This week we’re joined again by Dr. Rob Gray! Rob is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the host of the Perception & Action Podcast, and the author of How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills.
In this episode, Rob provides an introduction to the material covered in How We Learn to Move. We have a great conversation about ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, differential learning, and other advancements in modern coaching methodologies.
Perception & Action - website & podcast:
https://perceptionaction.com/
How We Learn to Move, by Dr. Rob Gray:
https://amzn.to/3E5tg1o
Rob’s YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/c/RobGrayASU
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Ecological Psychology
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ - Constraints-Led Approach
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ - Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ - Differential Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/differential-learning/ - Self-Organization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/ - Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ - Growth From Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
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