MODULE 2.01C Optimize Training And Players Structures / COGNITIVE ELEMENTS OF THE PLAYER Flashcards
What are the sensors?
Sensors are the organs through which we receive information
from perceived stimuli.
Sensors grasp stimuli and, through perceptual memory and attention/concentration,
we understand what is happening, enabling optimal decision making.
Visual sensor
What four levels are differentiated, each one limiting the next?
Orientation of the body
It is important at the coordination level and at the cognitive level to be able to interpret as many stimuli in your field of vision as a result of the correct positioning of your body. The body’s orientation allows you to assess the area around you.
Orientation of the head
Players who play on the inside pick up a lot of stimuli. It is fundamental to orient your head towards where the stimuli are generated.
Orientation of the eyes
This orientation is more limited because, most of the time, the movement of the eyes is accompanied by the movement of the head.
Range of vision/peripheral vision
Consists of the ability to identify objects around the point of focus. It determines the range of one’s field of vision.
The auditory sensor is secondary for two reasons?
- Most of the auditory information that reaches the athlete has already been received visually.
Generally, information from auditory sensors does not allow for anticipation.
What the athlete does is react.
If the goal is to optimize the decision-making process,
anticipation is more important than reaction.
What are Kinesthetic/tactile sensors?
- Reference points: locate the rival.
- Be aware of the changes in one’s own posture and movements, as well as information regarding fatigue, pain, etc.
What are Vestibulo-ocular sensors responsible for?
These sensors are responsible for managing the body’s balance.
What is Perceptual memory?
This memory refers to all the information
that surrounds someone regarding the perceived stimuli.
Perceptual memory helps athletes learn to know how to
identify stimuli in the environment that are truly significant,
storing them in their memory and later applying appropriate motor responses.
What is the goal of developing perceptual memory?
The goal of developing perceptual memory is to gain the knowledge
to distinguish and process all the information received.
Perceptual memory is influenced by what two variables?
- Emotional markers and mindsets As mentioned above, emotions are the filter through which all decisions pass. The decision to carry out a motor action in any given situation is determined by emotions.
- Mindsets help the brain to solve and manage complex problems.
How do we Optimize perceptual memory?
A chain of events ranging from the repetition of stimuli, the use of specific stimuli, and storage in short and long-term memory.
Repetition of stimuli - specificity of stimuli - storage in memory.
The goal is to create situations where the athlete can
interpret the similarities between stimuli and associate
them with previous learning, based on experience.
This generates a repetition of the stimulus, specific to the playing context.
The brain synthesizes proteins when forming a memory.
If a memory is stimulated the right way, it is then stored in the long-term memory.
Perceptual memory, attention/concentration.
- Attention, contact with the most relevant stimuli.
- Concentration, focusing, and maintaining attention on a specific task.
