Schema Theory

Question 1

What is the schema theory?

Answer 1

Motor programmes are not stored as separate items but are stored in the LTM as relationships with motor programmes. These relationships are termed generalised movements

Question 2

What are generalised movements?

Answer 2

Adaptations of movement that will transfer to influence the performance and learning of other skills

Question 3

What is memory item 1?

Answer 3

Knowledge of initial conditions

Relates to previous experience of a similar situation

Question 4

What is memory item 2?

Answer 4

Knowledge of response specifications

Involved knowledge of what to do in a situation

Question 5

What is recall schema functions?

Answer 5

Store info about production of generalised movements

To start the movement

Question 6

What is Memory item 3?

Answer 6

Knowledge of sensory consequences applies to kinaethesis

Question 7

What is memory item 4?

Answer 7

Knowledge of movement outcome

Knowledge of what result of the skill is likely to be

Question 8

What are the recognition schema functions?

Answer 8

Control of the movement

Evaluation of the Performance

Question 9

Encouraging formation of schema

Answer 9

Varied practice and fun, enjoyment in training
Use training tasks which are relevant/ transferable into game
Feedback- give knowledge of results and encourage kinaesthetic feedback. Encourage self analysis
Give praise, incentives/ motivate