Ecological dynamics is a theoretical framework for understanding sports performance, physical education and physical activity.
The ecological approach uses ideas from Ecological Psychology.
Some words and terms associated with ecological dynamics include:
- Non-linear pedagogy
- Constraints led approach
- Differential learning
- Repetition without repetition
- Variability
- Dynamical systems
- Organism environment relationship
- Direct perception
- Affordances
- Constraints
- Attractor states
I discuss the theory and practice sporadically in my weekly podcast, with more focused discussions on YouTube.
This approach isn’t an answer.
There are no step-by-step instructions.
But for a sentence summary…
The ecological approach encourages the development of self organized individuals through constrained practice design.
Resources
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Books
YouTube
Podcasts
People online
- Greg Souders: Jiu-Jitsu
- Big Picture Soccer: Soccer/Football
- Gray: Basketball
- The Constraints-Led Fencing: Fencing
- Philip O-Callaghan: Tennis
- Scott: MMA