imformtation processing Flashcards
define information processing
the methods by which data from the environment are collected and utilised
define input stage
information picked up by the senses
what is the display
the sporting environment
what are the receptor senses
the senses that pick up information from the display
what are the 2 external senses
sight and hearing
what are the 3 internal senses
touch , balance , kinasthesis
what are the internal senses called
proprioceptors - the senses that provide internal information from within the body - intrinsic information
define kinesthesis
the inner sense that gives information about body position and muscular tension
define selective attention
filtering relevant information from irrelevant information
what does selective attention help the sports performer do
performer make faster decisions for example who to play the ball to
can selective attention be improved
in elite performers selective attention is almost automatic and experience can build up the effectiveness of the process and it can be developed as a skill
define stimuli
the important and relevant items of information from the display such as the flight of the all
