Ecological dynamics for beginners

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.

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