Schema Theory

Question 1

Schmidt’s Schema Theory

Answer 1

• Learners develop “rules” (schemas) for a motor task or behavior
• Motor memories
• Abstract representation stored in memory following multiple presentations of a class of objects or experiences

Question 2

Schema

Answer 2

• Relationship b/w parameters generated and movement outcomes produced
• What you want the pt. to do and what they actually do

Question 3

Schema Graphs

Answer 3

• Can be Linear or Non-Linear
• If you construct interventions with limited experiences, expect a limited schema to be built
• When planning to produce a movement never before performed, the learner uses the schema to make an educated guess

Question 4

Interpolation

Answer 4

• Relatively safe and do-able

- Inside the range of variation experienced

Question 5

Extrapolation

Answer 5

• More prone to error

- Outside the range of variation experienced