Open and Closed Loop Control

Question 1

Describe what is happening in a LEVEL 1 OPEN LOOP

Answer 1

• Skills are performed subconsciously
• Linked to memory trace & autonomous
• Skills are well learnt & performed fast
• Self paced and Closed

Question 2

Describe what is happening in LEVEL 2 CLOSED LOOP

Answer 2

• More attention to requirements of task
• FB is Intrinsic through proprioception and kinesthesis instead of brain
• Short FB loop
• Brain can adjust skill that aren’t conscious so fluency is maintained
• Associative

Question 3

Describe what is happening in LEVEL 3 CLOSED LOOP

Answer 3

• Consciously creating movements and adjusting execution based on brain’s FB
• Longer FB loop
• Slow execution due to extrinsic FB being required
• Novice performers