Sociocultural Factors on Skills & Stages of Learning

Question 1

What is the cognitive stage of learning?

Answer 1

This is the initial phase of learning of a motor skill where the emphasis is on conscious understanding of the task requirements.

Question 2

What is the associative stage of learning?

Answer 2

Is the second phase in the learning of a new skill, in which movement patterns become more refined and consistent through practice.

Question 3

What is the autonomous stage of learning?

Answer 3

Final stage of skill learning where the performer is able to perform the skills automatically.

Question 4

What is the skill learning continuum?

Answer 4

A continuum is similar to running in a race. There is a beginning and an end but there is also every step in between. The ‘stages of skill learning’ continuum is the same, in that there is a beginning (cognitive), a middle (associative), and an end (autonomous).

Question 5

What are some examples of sociocultural factors that affect skill learning?

Answer 5

These factors can either be an enabler or barrier or both to skill development.

Cultural factors:

• Education
• Politics
• Religion
• Attitudes
• Race

Social factors:

• Family structure
• Role and status in society
• Time
• Available resources
• Access to equipment
• Access to coaches