5/7/25

Psychomotor Taxonomy and the Flow State

How do you know when you’ve really learned a physical skill—when it just clicks? In this video, Kevin breaks down the psychomotor domain taxonomy through the lens of Beat Saber, a VR rhythm game that doubles as an intense workout. Each level of psychomotor development—from imitation to naturalization—is explored through real gameplay experience, showing how physical skills move from awkward trial to effortless flow.

Along the way, Kevin reflects on:

  • How each psychomotor stage shows up in everyday life

  • The importance of sequence and repetition in physical skill-building

  • What it means to “learn with your body”

  • How the theory of flow (from psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) connects to naturalized performance

Whether you're learning to drive, dance, or slice VR blocks to a Metallica beat, this is an honest, practical guide to understanding movement, mastery, and motivation.

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