Dynamic Systems Theory (W2)

Question 1

Dynamic Systems Theory Concept

Answer 1

Based on the concept that the structures and configurations of an organism needs
to be considered whole, rather than examined piece by piece

Question 2

Dynamic Systems

Answer 2

The term dynamic systems describes how a system of elements change over time in response to the constraints imposed on it

Question 3

3 Examples of Complex Adaptive Systems

Answer 3

Nature, organisms and sporting teams

Question 4

How is the human body a complex adaptive system?

Answer 4

The human body is composed of a multitude of systems (Musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory) that work together to complete a common
task goal

Question 5

What is a complex system?

Answer 5

Complex systems are able to exploit information learnt about their surrounding constraints to continually reorganize their actions and achieve
task goals

Question 6

Why shouldn’t you study a person (body and mind) separately?

Answer 6

Studying them individually often disrupts their
usual interactions so much that an isolated unit may
behave differently from the way it behaves as part of
a system

Question 7

What are constraints?

Answer 7

They are all the factors that influence learning and performance at any moment in time

Question 8

List 3 types of constraints

Answer 8

task, environment and individual

Question 9

Individual Constraints (4)

Answer 9

1) Fitness (Strength, speed, aerobic capacity, flexibility)
2) Body composition (Muscle mass, body fat, height, limb length)
3) Mental Skills (Motivation, emotions, concentration,
confidence)
4) Perception (Decision making, anticipation, pattern
recognition)

Question 10

Environmental Constraints (7)

Answer 10

1) Light
2) Wind/Temperature
3) Playing surface
4) Family and Peer support
5) Societal expectation
6) Values
7) Cultural norms

Question 11

Task Constraints (5)

Answer 11

1. Task goals (What we are trying to achieve)
2. Rules (A set of parameters we must follow)
3. Equipment (The size, weight, materials)
4. Playing area (How much room we have to move)
5. Number of players (Opponents and team members)

Question 12

Perception

Answer 12

The functional act of picking up information of constraints to regulate movement

Question 13

Action

Answer 13

The resulting movement in response to the perceived information

Question 14

Affordances

Answer 14

opportunities or possibilities for action offered by the environment