Stages of Learning

Question 1

What are the three stages of learning?

Answer 1

Cognitive
Associative
Autonomous

Question 2

What are the characteristics of an autonomous performer?

Answer 2

Fluent in movement
Large skill range
High level of concentration and awareness
Confident in performance

Question 3

What kind of practices would be used for an autonomous performer?

Answer 3

Game like practices

High pressure, game situation

Question 4

If the performer is using shadow practices what stage of learning are they at?

Answer 4

Cognitive

Question 5

Describe a performer at the cognitive stage of a skill

Answer 5

Not confident in the skill
Unfocused
Unable to perform it well
Needs to break it down into sub routines
Lack of fluency in movements

Question 6

What approaches, bar a shadow practice would you use for a cognitive performer?

Answer 6

Demonstration of skill
Closed environment practices with little pressure
Short simple practices
Frequent rests

Question 7

What approaches would you use for a associative learner?

Answer 7

Higher pressure
Less breaks
Constant feedback
Model performers

Question 8

Describe the characteristics of an associative performer

Answer 8

Inconsistent at most things
Little bit of confidence
Starting to disguise shots