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Gain a scientific understanding of skill development tailored to competitive gaming.
Learn practical techniques to optimize your practice sessions and decision-making skills under pressure.
Develop a personalized action plan that identifies your strengths and weaknesses for sustained improvement.
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Foundations of Skill Development
This module provides a broad overview of the evolution of competitive gaming and the science behind skill acquisition. Students will learn about the historical development of gaming, the foundational theories from leading books, and the essential terminology necessary for advanced learning. The Evolution of Competitive Gaming Science Behind Skill Acquisition Key Concepts and Terminologies
Deliberate Practice for Gaming Excellence
This module delves into the principles of deliberate practice and how it can be structured effectively for competitive gaming. Students will learn the characteristics of effective practice, design focused training sessions, and study practical examples from the gaming industry based on insights from popular frameworks. Principles of Deliberate Practice Designing Effective Training Sessions Real-life Gaming Examples
Cognitive Load Management and Decision Making
In this module, students will explore cognitive load theory and its implications for competitive gameplay. The lessons cover how to optimize mental processing, make effective decisions under pressure, and employ techniques to prevent cognitive overload, drawing on frameworks from Kahneman’s research. Understanding Cognitive Load in Gaming Decision Making Under Pressure Techniques to Manage Overload
Developing a Growth Mindset and Psychological Resilience
This module focuses on the psychological components vital for sustained skill development. Topics include cultivating a growth mindset, overcoming setbacks, and employing feedback to foster resilience. Drawing on Carol Dweck’s research, students will learn to view challenges as opportunities for growth. Cultivating a Growth Mindset Overcoming Setbacks and Failures Building Psychological Resilience
Technological Tools and Data-Driven Improvement
This module introduces technological advancements and data analysis techniques that can be applied to improve gaming skills. Learn how to interpret gameplay data, use analytics tools, and incorporate feedback from coaches and peers to identify areas for improvement. Leveraging Game Analytics Feedback Mechanisms Integrating Coaching and Peer Review
Integrating and Sustaining Skill Development
In the final module, students will synthesize principles from previous lessons to create an actionable, personal plan for ongoing skill development. Focus is given to self-monitoring, strategy adjustment, and long-term planning that includes all aspects from deliberate practice to cognitive and mindset techniques. Synthesis of Skill Development Techniques Creating a Personal Improvement Strategy Planning for Long-Term Success
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