Schema Theory” Motor Control And Learning

Question 1

4 Parameters of schemas

Answer 1

1. Initial conditions
2. Response specifications
3. Sensory consequences
4. Response outcome

Question 2

Initial conditions

Answer 2

• info, from the sporting environment must be recognised before schema can be used
• info, position on the court, limbs just prior to the action
• the ‘where am I part’

Question 3

Response specifications

Answer 3

• info, in the enviroment used to assess the available options open to the performer
• the ‘what do i need to do’ part
  system.

Question 4

Sensory consequences

Answer 4

• use of the senses to help guide the movement
• e.g. when a longer pass is needed to move the ball, the arm action would be stronger and the grip further.

Question 5

Response outcome

Answer 5

• the schema and the motor programmes can be updated, getting knowledge of the result of the action
• if not then adjustments can be made

Question 6

Recall schema

Answer 6

• used in stages 1 & 2 of the schema
• responsible for initiating the movement and happens before the action has taken place

Question 7

Recognition schema

Answer 7

• stage 3 & 4 used to control the movement and used during the action
• consists of the sensory consequences and the response outcome

Question 8

Implications for coaching when using schema

Answer 8

• use varied practise, encourage them to adapt their approach
• frequent feedback
• slow motion practise
• transferable elements
• avoid massed practise
• realistic practise