Rob Gray Courses

Task Simplification, Simplexity and Further Evidence Against the Need for Fundamentals

Explore simplexity and task simplification while examining evidence challenging traditional fundamentals-first teaching approaches in skill acquisition for young children.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Performance Targets vs. Perception-Based Training in Athletic Instruction

Explore the effectiveness of different training instruction methods, comparing specific velocity targets versus perceived effort cues in athletic performance enhancement.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Critical Fluctuations as an Early Warning Signal of Sports Injuries - Proof of Concept

Explore how critical fluctuations in athletic performance can serve as early warning indicators for potential sports injuries, with a focus on football applications.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Replicating Key Evidence for Prospective Control in Ball Catching

Explore the scientific evidence behind lateral ball catching movements and interception strategies through analysis of angle-of-approach and reversal-movement effects.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Effects of Concussion on Movement Coordination

Explore how concussions impact athletes' movement patterns and coordination, examining recent research findings on inter-segmental coordination changes post-injury.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Lectures on Perception - Chapters 15 and 16

Explore advanced perception theories through detailed analysis of Turvey's foundational chapters on ecological psychology and perceptual systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why are Balance Bikes More Effective for Learning to Ride? A Variability Analysis

Discover the scientific evidence behind balance bikes' superiority over training wheels through detailed variability analysis and Lyapunov's mathematical principles.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Applying Ecological Dynamics Theory - From the Lab to the Field

Discover how to bridge ecological dynamics theory with practical coaching applications, addressing common coach concerns and implementing key principles for effective skill acquisition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Turvey's Lectures on Perception - Chapters 16-18

Explore advanced perception theories through Turvey's influential work, covering chapters 16-18 with expert analysis and discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Does Variability of Practice Influence Search?

Explore how blocked vs. random practice schedules affect motor learning and movement coordination pattern search in interception tasks.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Perceiving and the Mechanical Basis for Getting About Among Things - Lecture 24-25

Explore Turvey's ecological approach to perception and the mechanical foundations of how organisms navigate and interact with their environment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Turvey Lectures on Perception - Chapters 22-23

Dive into Michael Turvey's advanced perception theories through detailed analysis of chapters 22-23, exploring cutting-edge concepts in perceptual psychology and ecological approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Turvey Lectures on Perception - Chapters 22-23

Explore Turvey's advanced perception theories through detailed analysis of chapters 22-23, examining key concepts in perceptual psychology and ecological approaches to understanding human perception.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Do Nonlinear and Linear Training Influence Quantity and Quality of Search for a Movement Solution

Explore how linear vs nonlinear training approaches affect movement solution search quality and quantity, examining functional movement variability development.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

An Ecological Approach to Police Defensive Tactics Training - JC 44

Explore innovative Ecological Dynamics principles for enhancing police defensive tactics training, featuring expert demonstrations and discussions on effective application methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video