Abstract

VIEIRA, Márcio M. et al. Effects of Results’ Post-Knowledge Interval in the Acquisition of the Bocce Throw. Rev. Port. Cien. Desp. [online]. 2006, vol.6, n.1, pp.50-54. ISSN 1645-0523.

Aiming to verify the post-knowledge of results interval effects in the acquisition of the bocce throw, thirty-six college students of both sexes were separated in three groups: no post- knowledge of results interval, 5-seconds post- knowledge of results interval and 10-seconds post- knowledge of results interval. The task consisted of throwing a ball towards a circular target positioned in the floor aiming to reach a circle in the center of the target, which received score 6. A new area was demarcated at each 10 cm of the central circle and decreased in one point receiving score 1 in the more external area. The experiment was divided in acquisition phase (120 trials at 6.5 m distance) and transfer test 1 (10 trials without knowledge of results at the same distance), transfer tests 2 and 3 (10 trials each one without knowledge of results at 7.5 m distance). Statistical differences were not observed in mean scores and coefficient of variation, that didn’t determine the effect of the post-knowledge of results interval on learning motor skills in the condition used.

Keywords : motor learning; feedback; knowledge of results.

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