Skill Acquisition - Theories Of Learning Flashcards
What is operant conditioning?
A behaviour theory by Skinner where learning happens to trial and error reinforced by positive reinforcement negative reinforcement or punishment.
Give an example of operant conditioning in sport
A coach praises a netball player for using the correct footwork when receiving a pass reinforcing the correct movement.
What is the cognitive theory of learning?
Learning occurs to understanding and problem-solving rather than just repetition player develops schemas to adapt to different situations.
Give an example of cognitive learning theory in sport.
A netball player recognises defensive positioning and adjust their movement to create space for a pass.
What is social learning theory?
A theory by Bandura that suggests happens to observation imitation and modelling of others.
What are the four key factors of social learning theory?
Attention
Retention
Motor reproduction
Motivation
What is Thorndyke law of effect?
If an action is followed by a pleasant consequence, it is more likely to be repeated if followed by an unpleasant consequence this is less likely to be repeated.
What is Thorn Dykes law of exercise?
The more a skill is practised the stronger than stimulus response connection becomes without practice the connection weakens.
What is Thorn Dykes’s law of readiness?
Learning happens best when the performance physically and mentally ready. If they are not prepared learning as ineffective.
