Stages of Learning

Question 1

what is the cognitive stage

Answer 1

• mental practice
• inconsistent level of preformance will simple errors occuring
• guidance is required
• the preformer struggles when faced with different situations in which to preform the skill
• attentional focus is mainly directed to the skill
• feedback: external, terminal

Question 2

what is the associative stage

Answer 2

• more physical practice
• large imporvement in preformance level, with higher onsistency and fewer errors
• errors are made during complex skills
• improved understanding of the skill
• balance between concious and autonomous control
  feedback: less external and more intrinsic, positive

Question 3

what is the autonomous stage

Answer 3

• consistent high preformance level, with very few errors
• analysis of phsyical practice
• preformance is adaptable
• thorough understanding of the skill
• no concious thought required
• feedback: intrinsic, concurrent, negative

Question 4

what is a learning plateau

Answer 4

occurs when an athelete stops making progress and preforms to the same level for a period of time

Question 5

when can a learning plateau occur

Answer 5

• lack of physical development
• poor learning at an earlier stage
• tiredness
• boredom
• lack of motivation
• bad coaching

Question 6

how to move past a learning plateau

Answer 6

• developing physicallly
• providing adequate rest
• increase motivation
• provide rewards
• set appropriate goals