phases of learning

Question 1

cognitive phase - (beginner & shortest stage)

Answer 1

•a mental image is formed.
•mental rehearsal helps the learner understand what to do.
•concentration needed to perform each subroutine
•extrinsic feedback required
•lack fluency

Question 2

associative phase (practise phase & longest)

Answer 2

•associate mental model with performance.
•motor programme begins to form = less mistakes.
•less reliance on extrinsic feedback; intrinsic/kinaesthetic used.
• practice/rehearsal occurs
•increased fluency

Question 3

autonomous phase

Answer 3

•accurate, grooved & over learned motor programme.
•stored in the LTM.
•movement is fluent.
•little conscious control needed.
•can reference intrinsic/ kinaesthetic feedback.