Schmits Schema Theory

Question 1

What is a schema?

Answer 1

A generalised motor programme that allows the performer to adapt their skills and transfer experiences of one skill to another

Question 2

What is Schmits Schema Theory?

Answer 2

A method of performing a skill by adapting/modifying information learnt from a general motor programme

Question 3

What 2 parts can the schema theory be split into?

Answer 3

Recall - Initial response and response specification
Recognition - sensory consequences and response outcome

Question 4

Describe recall schema and the 2 parts

Answer 4

• Prior to performance, movements are initiated/planned
  1. Initial conditions
• Knowledge of initial/environment conditions
• Where am I/hear/feel what’s happening
• Where are teammates?
  2. Response specification
• Knowledge of response specifications/response/movement demands
• What is expected/required/what should I do?
• Which pass would be best?

Question 5

Describe recognition schema and the two stages

Answer 5

• Following movement or during action/movement
  3. Sensory consequences
• feedback information concerning knowledge of performance
• kinesthesis/intrinsic feedback/how it felt
  4. Response outcome
• comparison of actual and intended outcome
• knowledge of results/what happened

Question 6

How can schemas be developed?

Answer 6

• Ensure practice is variable to build a range of experience
• Ensure that practice skills are transferable from training to the game situation
• Give feedback continuously to help improve skills/give praise and positive reinforcement