Current Lab Projects and Research
Several projects conducted by RU faculty and students have resulted in outside presentations and/or publications.
Our current lab-based projects include:
Publications:
Darden, G., Shimon, J., & Mann, S. (1999). The effect of perceived fatigue on Peripheral Vision Response Times. Submitted for Publication. International Journal of Sports Vision.
Darden, G., Shimon, J., & PHED Graduate Students (1999). Feedback frequency and the learning of force production for an overhand throw. Submitted for Publication. The Virginia Journal.
Darden, G. & Shimon, J. (1999). Videotape Feedback: How to use it to improve skill. Strategies, in press.
Darden, G. (1999). Videotape feedback for motor skill learning: A learning stages approach. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, in Press.
Darden, G. (1999). Teaching strategies for developing bilateral sport skills. Submitted for publication. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, September.
Darden, G. (1999) The effect of practice sequence on learning a novel bilateral sport skill. Submitted for publication. Perceptual and Motor Skills.
Presentations:
Why practice repetitions don’t always work. It's all in your head. Chesterfield County Middle School Physical Education Workshop. Richmond, VA, September, 1999.
Making the most of practice. It’s all how you THINK about it. Chesterfield County Elementary Education Workshop. Richmond, VA, February, 1999.
Teaching "Vision" for sport skills. Presentation at Southern District AAHPERD Convention. Greensboro, NC, February, 1999.
Don’t Think, Just Do: Coaching and practice strategies to achieve "automatic" performance. Presentation at Virginia AAHPERD Convention. Richmond, VA, November, 1998.
Using Visual Training to Enhance Visual Skills, Anticipation, and Sport Performance. Presentation at Virginia AAHPERD Convention. Richmond, VA, November, 1998.
Other recent lab projects include:
Publications:
Shimon, J. & Darden, G. (1998). Okay, I’ve assessed...What do I do Next? A simple strategy for managing scores and grades in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, in press.
Darden, G. (1997). Demonstrating motor skills - Rethinking that expert demonstration. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 68, 6.
Coker, C, and Darden, G. (1997). Training the sprint start: The effect of attentional focus on reaction and movement times. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 10,4.
Moore, M. & Darden, G. (1997). Videotape feedback: Maximize it’s potential. The Virginia Journal, Fall.
Sallee, D. & Darden, G. (1997). From Practice to Game: It’s all a matter of transfer. The Virginia Journal, Fall.
Darden, G. (1997). Demonstrating Skills: Do you really need that expert? The Virginia Journal (AAHPERD), 18,1, 8-10. Article Reprinted in Illinois Journal.
Darden, G. and Coker, C. (1996). Improving speed: What to think about in the starting position. Scholastic Coach, January.
Coker, C, and Darden, G. (1995). The effect of attentional focus on sprint start times of novices. Research Council, SDAAHPERD, February.
Presentations:
The effect of practice sequence on transfer of learning for a novel bilateral lacrosse skill. Presentation at AAHPERD National Convention. St. Louis, MO, March, 1997.
What an awesome demonstration!!!...Are you sure that perfect demonstration was so perfect??? Presentation at Southwestern District AAHPERD Convention. Albuquerque, NM, February, 1997.
Performance repair: Teaching tools to find and fix errors. Presentation at Southern District AAHPERD Convention. New Orleans, LA, February, 1997.
Great demos: Rethinking that perfect skill demonstration. Presentation at Virginia AAHPERD Convention. Roanoke, VA, November, 1996.
Training the sprint start: The effect of attentional focus on reaction and movement times. Presentation at National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference: Improving Athletic Performance. Atlanta, GA, June, 1996.
Building the mental blueprint: New strategies for skill demonstrations. Presentation at 19th Annual Sport Psychology Conference: The Psychology of Successful Coaching: Getting (and Keeping) the Mental Edge. Charlottesville, VA, June. 1996.