02: Memory Models

Question 1

With reference to the memory model, analyse how a performer learns a new skill so that it becomes stored in their long-term memory

Answer 1

1. Information is passed from our environment into sensory memory OR sensory memory has limitless capacity/ <1 sec duration
2. Selective attention focuses on relevant stimuli
3. Irrelevant stimuli gets forgotten
4. STM can hold 5-9 items for up to 30 seconds
5. Perception occurs/ incoming information is interpretated
6. Rehearsal will help retention
7. Chunking helps increase storage/ capacity
8. Information becomes encoded
9. Skill now becomes stored as a motor programme in LTM
10. Information is retrieved to STM then encoded back in the LTM

Question 2

Other than rehearsal, suggest methods a coach could use to help information to be stored in LTM

Answer 2

1. Chunking/ grouping
2. Association/ linking to previously learned skill
3. Make information relevant/ meaningful to performer
4. Avoid overload