cognitive, psychomotor development Flashcards
What is Piagets theory of cognitive development?
1897-1980
significant influence on study and understanding infancy
infant thinking is different to adult
what is the 1st cognitive development stage?
sensimotor stage 0-24 months: innate responses, trial and error, symbolic activity
what is the second cognitive development stage?
pre-operational
2-6 years
symbolic representations
limitations in ego centrism and centration
what is egocentrism?
the inability to see other peoples perspective
what is centration
tenancy to focus on one single aspect of a situation
what is the 3rd stage of piagets cognitive development?
cocncrete operational stage
7-12 years
focus on concrete tasks
less egocentrism and centration
what is the fourth stage of piagets cognitive development?
formal operations 12+
ability to think abstractedly and systematically
some people never reach this stage
what are sport related capabilities?
genetics, social, physical
What is cognitive development?
concerned with internal mental capacities
equilibritaion and assimilation
what is equilibraition?
cognitive balance of old and new information
what is assimilation?
The process of taking and fully understanding info or ideas
how can psychomotor development be used in sport?
awareness enables effective athlete development
movement literacy and confidence
What is biobanding?
Grouping athletes in terms of their biological profile (hieght) rather than chronological age
what are the physical developments of 0-10 months
neuron connections grow
stimulate young brain with sounds and sensations
mother should avoid stress and toxins
physical development of 2-6 years
development of voluntary movements
frontal lobe develops
95% brain size
needs daily individualized communication`
physical development 7-22 years?
neural connections still pruning
white matter or myelin increases for speed
prefrontal cortex matures, controls impulses
physical development 23-65 years?
The brain reaches peak power at 22 years
lasts 5 more years then deteriates
memory recall declines
stay mentally active eat healthy
physical effects of 65+?
Brain cells are lost in critical areas e.g hippocampus
meditate, learn new skills, eat healthy
what coaching considerations need to be mad in terms of physical development?
what stage your athlete is at
how can you facilitate development specific to the stage
as a social interaction with the athlete what do you need to consider
What is eriksons psychosocial theory
Each stage a psychosocial crisis occurs which results in an acquisition of a basic virtue
How is Erickson different to Freud
Erickson focuses on ego and the role of culture and society, Freud focuses on id
What are the advantages of Eriksons theory?
Good validity, many people can relate
what are the disadvantages of eriksons theory?
vague about causes of development
doesn’t have resolutions
