Adaptation

Adaptation in an evolutionary context is how an organism or population improves its ability to survive in its environment, including changes in behavior, physiology, or structure. Adaptations are hereditary and help organisms pass on their genes. For humans, it’s the ability or tendency to adjust to different situations and can reflect being flexible or resilient. Adapting in the context of variable motor timing refers to the body’s ability to adjust timing parameters based on changing conditions in real-time and improve/optimize overall performance.