Dynamic and Ecological Systems approaches

Question 1

Cognitive systems approach

Answer 1

traditional
hierarchical and top down
linear and predictable
informs direct or traditional coaching practice

Question 2

Dynamic system approach

Answer 2

more progressive
dynamic and complex
non- linear and unpredictable
informs constraints- lead pedagogy

Question 3

What is the dynamic systems approach?

Answer 3

a way of teaching that focuses on the development of the individual
emphasizes changes, different activities, progress so that the sport can meet diverse student needs.
non linear

Question 4

What is the ecological model?

Answer 4

how the learner perceives the tasks and interacts with their environment

Question 5

What are the three degrees of freedom?

Answer 5

Freezing - limiting number of joints that can move independently
Releasing - starting to engage locked joints, allowing for more fluid motion
Exploiting - improving performance by exploiting degrees of freedom, taking advantage of movements.

Question 6

Self organization within the dynamic system

Answer 6

the ability to respond effectively to instability
if one understands the dynamic system, they can self organize to adapt to instability.

Question 7

three central concepts to the Ecological model

Answer 7

1. Perception -action coupling - see think do
2. affordances - how objects and environments can offer you action possibilities
3. attunement - becoming more responsive to the environmental cues, acting on them, tuning in.

Question 8

How does action perception connect?

Answer 8

We must perceive in order to move, we must move in order to perceive.