Information Processing Flashcards
Define information processing
The methods by which data from the environment is collected and utilised
What are the four stages of info processing?
Input, Decision making, Output, Feedback
What is the input stage of info processing?
Using the senses to pick up info from the environment.
What is the decision making stage of info processing?
When the performer makes a decision based on all of the collected data
What is the output stage of info processing?
When the athlete executes a movement from their decision making (via effector mechanism)
What is the feedback stage of info processing?
The information that is used during or after the movement to see if it was correct.
Define the effector mechanism.
The network of nerves that sends coded impulses to the muscles.
Define perception.
The process of coding and interpreting sensory information.
Define Translatory mechanisms.
Adapting and comparing coded information to memory so that decisions can be made
Define selective attention.
A filtering process that identifies the information needed by the performer and disregards the less important parts.
What are the five senses?
Sight, Auditory, Touch, Balance, Kinesthesis.
What is Schema theory?
The core principles of a skill can be taken from an existing motor programme and adapted using information from the environment.
What are the four processes of Schema?
Initial conditions, Response specifications, Sensory consequences, Response outcome.
What is meant by initial conditions?
Factors summed up by ‘where am I?’ that must be recognised before schema is used.
What are response specifications?
Factors summed up by ‘what do I need to do?’ need to be considered using the initial conditions.
What are sensory consequences?
The use of senses helps guide the movement.
What is response outcome?
The motor programme is updated using the knowledge of results.
How could a coach improve schema?
Using varied practice for adapted movements whilst constantly giving feedback to ensure that the motor programmes are adjusted.
