Stages Of Learning

Question 1

Cognitive stage

Answer 1

-Performer requires a mental image / demonstration
-Trial and error is a feature
-Performer relies on extrinsic feedback
-Performer can only focus on the actual skill / unable to consider tactics
-Performance requires conscious control
-Motor programmes start to form
-Performance lacks fluency
-Mostly unsuccessful

Question 2

Associative stage

Answer 2

-Performer still comparing actual performance with mental image
-Trial and error / practice
-Fewer errors and performer can start to correct errors
-Intrinsic feedback and start of kinaesthesia
-Performance is becoming more successful

Question 3

Autonomous stage

Answer 3

-The skill has been well learned / grooved
-Skill is automatic
-Performer uses kinaesthesia
-Performance becomes almost always successful
-Performer is confident