Stages Of Learning Flashcards
Define the term learning
A permanent change in behaviour linked to practice
What type of performer is cognitive learning suited to?
Beginner
What type of performer is associative learning suited to?
Intermediate
What type of performer is autonomous learning suited to?
Elite sportsperson
Which type of learning is used to understand the activity?
Cognitive
Which type of learning is used as error detection and correction?
Associative
Which type of learning is an automatic action?
Autonomous
Give an example of cognitive learning
A beginner learning how to dribble the ball in football
Give an example of associative learning
A gymnast who can perform a somersault but need help to detect an error
Give an example of autonomous learning
An elite dancer who can perform a floor routine without any thought and can detect errors themselves
What is a plateau?
A period of no improvement in performance
What are the 6 causes of the plateau?
- Lack of motivation
- fatigue
- poor coaching
- boredom
- target too low
- limit of ability
What is a solution to a lack of motivation?
Rewards
What is a solution to fatigue?
Rest
What is a solution to poor coaching?
Change coach
What is a solution to boredom?
Change the type of practice
What is a solution to targets being too low?
Set new goals
What is a solution to a limit of ability?
Explain the plateau / whole part whole method
What are the three parts of operant conditioning?
- based on trial and error
- shapes behaviour
- manipulates environment
Define the term satisfier
An action that promotes a pleasant feeling so that responses are repeated
Define the term annoyer
An action that creates unease to promote the avoidance of incorrect responses
