2.1 Information Processing (Part 1) Flashcards
Define information processing
The methods by which data from the environment are collected and utilised
What is the flow chat for information processing?
Input —> Decision Making —> Output
Define input stage
Information picked up by the senses
Examples of input stage
Condition of the pitch
Opposition
Crowd
What is the sporting environment known as ?
The display
How is information collected?
By receptor systems
Name the receptor systems
Sight
Auditory sense
Touch
Balance
Kinesthesis
Define kinesthesis
The inner sense that gives information about body position and muscular tension
What are the 2 processes in the decision making stage?
Selective attention
The memory system
Define selective attention
Filtering relevant information from irrelevant information
What is selective attention like for elite performers?
Automatic
How can selective attention be developed?
By learning to focus on the important information and getting used to the idea of a stimulus
Define stimuli
The important and relevant items of information from the display
Benefits of selective attention
- improves reaction time
- improves chances of making the right decision
- by ignoring irrelevant information, athlete can focus on more detailed aspects of the task
What is DCR?
Detection Comparison Recognition
Perceptual stage
Describe each part of the perceptual stage
Detection - pick up the relevant information and identify it as important
Comparison - matching the new information to the information already in the memory
Recognition - using information from the memory to identify an appropriate response
Define translatory mechanism
Adapting and comparing coded information to memory so that decisions can be made
What are the different parts of the output stage?
Effector mechanism
Muscular output
Feedback
Explain the effector mechanism
The network of nerves that sends coded impulses to the muscles so they can perform the action. When the muscles have received the impulses, they will contract and the response can begin.
