Onward and upward: Optimizing motor performance

LK Chua, G Wulf, R Lewthwaite - Human Movement Science, 2018 - Elsevier
In the OPTIMAL theory of motor learning (Wulf & Lewthwaite, 2016), three factors are
postulated to facilitate motor performance and learning: Enhanced expectancies (EE) for …

Triple play: Additive contributions of enhanced expectancies, autonomy support, and external attentional focus to motor learning

G Wulf, R Lewthwaite, P Cardozo… - Quarterly Journal of …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
In the OPTIMAL theory of motor learning [Wulf, G., & Lewthwaite, R.(2016). Optimizing
performance through intrinsic motivation and attention for learning: The OPTIMAL theory of …

A test of optimal theory on young adolescents' standing long jump performance and motivation

T Simpson, L Cronin, P Ellison, E Carnegie… - Human Movement …, 2020 - Elsevier
The OPTIMAL theory of motor learning contends that an external focus of attention (EF),
enhanced expectancies (EE), and autonomy support (AS) are key attentional and …

Optimizing motivation and attention for motor performance and learning

R Lewthwaite, G Wulf - Current opinion in psychology, 2017 - Elsevier
Highlights•Expectations for positive experience/outcomes benefit motor performance and
learning.•Conditions that support performer autonomy benefit motor performance and …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing performance through intrinsic motivation and attention for learning: The OPTIMAL theory of motor learning

G Wulf, R Lewthwaite - Psychonomic bulletin & review, 2016 - Springer
Effective motor performance is important for surviving and thriving, and skilled movement is
critical in many activities. Much theorizing over the past few decades has focused on how …

Additive benefits of autonomy support and enhanced expectancies for motor learning

G Wulf, S Chiviacowsky, PL Cardozo - Human movement science, 2014 - Elsevier
Two factors that have been shown to facilitate motor learning are autonomy support (AS)
and enhanced expectancies (EE) for performance. We examined the individual and …

The combination of reporting bias and underpowered study designs has substantially exaggerated the motor learning benefits of self-controlled practice and …

B McKay, MFB Bacelar, JO Parma… - … Review of Sport and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Enhanced expectancies and autonomy-support through self-controlled practice conditions
form the motivation pillar of OPTIMAL theory [Wulf, G., & Lewthwaite, R.(2016). Optimizing …

Motivational effects of enhanced expectancies for motor learning in individuals with high and low self-efficacy

S Ghorbani, A Bund - Perceptual and motor skills, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Previous research has shown that enhanced expectancies can foster a person's
motivational state and facilitate motor learning. However, the effects of enhanced …

Translating thoughts into action: Optimizing motor performance and learning through brief motivational and attentional influences

G Wulf, R Lewthwaite - Current Directions in Psychological …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Skilled motor performance is essential in sports, the performing arts, various occupations,
and many daily activities. Scientists and practitioners alike are therefore interested in …

Autonomy facilitates repeated maximum force productions

T Iwatsuki, R Abdollahipour, R Psotta… - Human movement …, 2017 - Elsevier
Performer autonomy (or self-control) has consistently been shown to enhance motor
learning, and it can also provide immediate benefits for motor performance. Autonomy is …