Chapter 4

Question 1

Fitt’s and Posner’s 3 stage model

Answer 1

Cognitive, associative, autonomous

Question 2

Cognitive stage

Answer 2

Beginner, inconsistent performance, many gross errors, greatest improvements

Question 3

Associative stage

Answer 3

Intermediate learner, lower attentional demand. More consistent performance, gradual improvements

Question 4

Autonomous stage

Answer 4

Advanced learner, automatic, few errors, focus on strategy

Question 5

Bernstein’ a 3 stage model

Answer 5

Based on degrees of freedom
1. Freezing limbs
2. Releasing limbs
3. Environment exploitation

Question 6

Freezing limbs

Answer 6

Freeze DOF to simplify task, restrict independent parts, reduce variability of body parts

Question 7

Releasing limbs

Answer 7

Gains independence of body parts, becomes more elegant

Question 8

Environmental exploitation

Answer 8

Less info processing, faster movements, proficiency

Question 9

Gentile’s 2 stage model

Answer 9

Stage 1: getting the idea of movement
Stage 2: fixation and diversification