2.1- Skill Aquisition- Stages of Learning

Question 1

Gross motor skills

Answer 1

physical skills that involve the large muscles and different body parts

Question 2

Gross motor ability

Answer 2

Innate characteristics which allow movements to occur such as strength, flexibility, balance and whole-body co-ordination

Question 3

Psychomotor ability

Answer 3

Processing info related to movement while putting it into action. Thinking and moving at the same time

Question 4

Perceptual ability

Answer 4

Ability to sense and interpret info

Question 5

Phases of learning

Answer 5

Where you are with your learning

Question 6

Fitts & Posner (1967)

Answer 6

Suggested progression from novice to expert can be modelled

Question 7

Cognitive stage

Answer 7

the first stage of learning in the Fitts and Posner model; the beginning or initial stage.
Learner aims to create mental picture, performance full of errors, models used

Question 8

Example of the cognitive stage

Answer 8

Badminton overhead clear is explained by teacher in steps and then praise is given for correct parts

Question 9

Associative stage

Answer 9

refinement of movement pattern, use error detection. Skills are inconsistent. Practice phase.

Lasts longer than cognitive phase and some may never leave

Learners begin to eliminate mistakes and develop kinaesthetic feedback

Question 10

Example of associative stage

Answer 10

Performer has good mental picture of badminton clear after practice and is aware of what’s right and wrong without being told and attempts to correct faults

Question 11

Autonomous stage

Answer 11

Elite stage. Actions are automatic and focus on tactic. Skill is executed with minimum conscious thought and motor programme is established. Confidence increase

Question 12

Example of autonomous

Answer 12

Overhead clear in badminton is performed consistently and fluidly. Attention is payed to opponents game and positioning