Schema theory

Question 1

Schema

Answer 1

The idea that an athlete develops a set of generalised movements that can be adapted/ refined to deal with a new situation

Question 2

Details about schema

Answer 2

There are no individualised plans for every motor skill, forced to use generalised movement
Allow performer to adapt to new situation quickly

Question 3

Example of schema (throwing a ball)

Answer 3

Throwing a ball can produce a schema (generalised movement) for other events such as shotput, javelin and baseball.

Question 4

What are the types of schema

Answer 4

Recall schema (before action)

Recognition Schema (during and after action)

Question 5

What is involved in recall schema

Answer 5

1.Initial conditions (where)
2. Response specifications (what needs to be done)

Question 6

What is involved in recognition scheme

Answer 6

3.Sensory Consequences (how did it feel)
4. Response outcome (Was it successful)

Question 7

Initial conditions

Answer 7

Gathers info from environment
Knowledge of environment/ position of body/ limb position

Question 8

Response specifications

Answer 8

Available options and what has to be done
What movement, what needs to be achieved, suitable motor programmes to adapt

Question 9

Sensory Consequences

Answer 9

Kinaesthesis
Info based on sensory feedback, involves all sensory systems
KOP

Question 10

Response outcome

Answer 10

KOR
Comparison made between actual response and intended outcome
Motor programme can be adapted for next time

Question 11

What are some methods of improving selective attention?

Answer 11

Use varied practise

Make important cues more obvious

Develop athletes understanding why cues important

Utilise mental rehearsal