stages of learning

Question 1

what is learning?

Answer 1

a permanent change in behavior as a result of practice

Question 2

First stage?

Answer 2

Cognitive 
> used by a novice
> movements lack co ordination
> requires all of athletes attention
> trial and error may be used
> performances are inconsistent

Question 3

Second stage?

Answer 3

Associative
>motor programmes begin to be performed
> practice is used to perfect movement
> movement is more fluent

Question 4

Third Stage?

Answer 4

Autonomous: movement is detailed and specific
> motor programmes stored in LTM
> practice is continued to retain skill
> high level of consistency 
> quick decision making