Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition
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What is meant by degrees of freedom in the context of biomechanics?

  • The total weight of the human body
  • The number of muscles in the body
  • The ability to organize movements into efficient patterns (correct)
  • The different types of movements a person can perform

How do cricketers benefit from understanding degrees of freedom?

  • They can run faster without injuries
  • They can increase the strength of their muscles
  • They can understand complex strategies
  • They can achieve optimal performance in batting, bowling, and fielding (correct)

In batting, why is it important for batters to control their degrees of freedom?

  • To reduce the training time needed
  • To allow other players to focus on their performance
  • To adjust their technique based on the ball's trajectory (correct)
  • To improve their physical strength

What is a crucial factor for bowlers to generate different types of deliveries?

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What role does coordination play in relation to degrees of freedom?

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What is the definition of Reaction Time (RT)?

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Which stage directly follows the Response Selection stage in the information processing model?

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How does the IAAF define a false start in track events?

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What does the pre-motor time refer to in the context of reaction time?

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Which of the following factors can affect Reaction Time (RT)?

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What effect does freezing degrees of freedom have on the action process?

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Which of the following describes a benefit of freeing degrees of freedom?

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How do freezing degrees of freedom contribute to overall performance?

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What role does the body's mechanical and inertial properties play when degrees of freedom are freed?

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What is a consequence of freezing degrees of freedom during movement?

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What does the act of freeing degrees of freedom allow the performer to achieve?

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Why is the observation of degrees of freedom important during an action like throwing a scrunched paper ball?

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What happens when the motor system fully exploits degrees of freedom?

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What factor peaks reaction time in a person's 20s?

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Which sensory system has the fastest reaction time?

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What is the effect of caffeine on reaction time according to studies?

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What does Hick's Law relate to in the context of reaction time?

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Which factor can lengthen reaction time due to distraction?

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How does handedness affect reaction time?

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What is the likely impact of alcohol on reaction time?

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What does the 'inverted U' principle relate to?

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What is the first stage in the information processing theory related to movement?

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Which of the following is NOT considered an external environment input in the sensory system?

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What does proprioception provide information about?

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During which stage of information processing are possible response options decided upon?

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Which action is part of the response programming stage?

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What is a key assumption of the information processing theory?

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Which of the following best describes the output in the information processing model?

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What role do proprioceptors play in movement?

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What does Hick's Law state about reaction time and stimulus response alternatives?

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In the context of sports, how can a player with the ball slow down the reaction time of a defender?

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What is a key coaching implication derived from Hick’s Law?

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What cognitive conflict is highlighted by the Stroop Task?

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What is an implication of fast processing by the brain that might be problematic?

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How does Hick's Law relate to critical reaction time (CRT) in sports?

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What does 'bilateral skills' refer to in coaching techniques?

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What factor does not contribute to the slowing of reaction time in a sports context?

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Flashcards

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent ways a system can move.

Coordination

Organizing degrees of freedom into efficient movements to reach a goal.

Information Processing

The stages involved in receiving, understanding, and responding to sensory information.

Reaction Time

The time between stimulus and response.

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Cricket and Degrees of Freedom

Efficient movement control is crucial for optimal batting, bowling, and fielding. Controlling degrees of freedom allows for optimal performance and reduces injury risk.

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Freezing DOF

Reducing the number of independent movements to simplify a task and increase efficiency.

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Releasing DOF

Increasing the number/range of independent movements to exploit body properties/environment

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DOF

Degrees of freedom, meaning number of independent ways a system can move.

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Efficient Movement

A movement where the body uses its resources effectively.

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Crude Level of Success

An achievable, initial goal that is less complex.

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Information Processing Stages

The steps the brain takes to receive, interpret, and respond to information.

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Stimulus Identification

The brain recognizing and interpreting sensory input.

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Response Selection

Choosing the appropriate action to take in response to a stimulus.

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Response Programming

Planning and preparing the body's movements.

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Proprioception

The sense of body position and movement.

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Sensory Input (External)

Information gained from the outside world through senses like vision, hearing, touch, and smell.

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Sensory Input (Internal)

Information about body position and movement.

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Limited Capacity of the Brain

The brain can only handle a certain amount of information.

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Information Processing Theory

The brain processes information in stages.

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Reaction Time

The time interval between a stimulus and the initiation of a response.

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Response Time

The total time taken from the stimulus to the completion of the response.

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Movement Time

Time taken to perform a physical response.

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Foreperiod

The time interval between a warning signal and the stimulus.

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Fractionated RT

Breaking down reaction time into stimulus identification, response selection, and response programming.

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Factors affecting RT

Variables influencing the speed of response time.

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Stimulus Identification

Process of recognizing and interpreting a stimulus.

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Response Selection

Choosing the right response or movement.

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Response Programming

Planning and preparing the motor commands for response.

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Hick's Law

As the number of choices available increases, reaction time increases by a constant amount

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Reaction Time (RT)

The time between a stimulus and a response.

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Information Processing

The stages in which the brain receives, understands, and responds to sensory information.

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Supporting Players

Players in a sport who aid the player with the ball.

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Coaching Implications

Lessons/suggestions for sports coaches based on reaction time research.

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Bilateral Skills

Skills performed equally well with either hand or side of the body.

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Fizz Buzz

A simple task to demonstrate information processing and reaction time.

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The Stroop Task

A test measuring the conflict between automatic responses and controlled processing.

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Reaction Time (RT)

The time between a stimulus and a response.

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Age and RT

Reaction time peaks in the 20s and slows with age.

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Gender and RT

There are small differences in reaction time between males and females, but it is often influenced by the task.

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Exercise and RT

Reaction time performance has an inverted U shape, meaning moderate exercise can improve RT, but very intense exercise can decrease RT.

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Multiple Stimuli and RT

Processing multiple stimuli takes longer (Hick's Law).

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Stimulus Intensity and RT

More intense stimuli (e.g., loud sounds, bright colors) can sometimes influence a quicker reaction.

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Limb Used and RT

Using your foot to respond takes longer than using your hand to react.

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Warning Signals and RT

A warning signal (e.g., word "set" in a sprint start) leads to quicker reaction times.

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Sensory System and RT

Reaction time varies depending on the sensory system used (e.g., visual, auditory, tactile).

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Alcohol and RT

Alcohol slows reaction time by affecting muscle response.

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Caffeine and RT

Moderate caffeine intake can reduce reaction time and improve attention to detail.

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Distraction and RT

Distractions, like background noise, increase reaction time by causing a delay in processing information.

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Handedness and RT

Left-handed people might have a slight reaction time advantage using their left hand compared to their right.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition

  • Course code: SPRT1005
  • Instructor: Dr Jen Joyce
  • University: University of Worcester

Learning Objectives

  • Understand coordination and control of movement
  • Identify stages of information processing
  • Recognize the impact of reaction time on performance
  • Understand the brain's role in processing information and movement execution
  • Learn about the Paired Presentation assessment requirements

Degrees of Freedom in the Human Body

  • There are 244 degrees of freedom within the human body, controlled by 630 muscles.
  • Understanding degrees of freedom is critical for efficient movement in sports. This impacts performance and injury prevention.

Coordination

  • Organizing degrees of freedom into efficient movement patterns to achieve specific goals.
  • This involves controlling the many possible movements of the body to achieve a goal in an efficient and effective way.
  • Example: An athlete controlling their degrees of freedom to generate different types of deliveries in bowling (e.g., pace, spin).

Freezing and Freeing Degrees of Freedom

  • Freezing: reducing the complexity of an action.
  • Freeing: relaxing and reorganizing degrees of freedom.
  • Both are used for better motor control.

"Freezing" and "Freeing" of Degrees of Freedom Practical Application

  • Students perform exercises scrunching paper and hitting targets to observe the degrees of freedom used.

The Brain and Movement

  • Information Processing Theory
  • Information is processed in stages.
  • Brain has limited capacity.
  • Operations take time.
  • Learning involves improved memory and effective info processing.

Information Processing Model

  • Input (Stimulus Identification/Perception)
  • Stage 1: Stimulus identification (perception)
  • Stage 2: Response selection (decision-making)
  • Stage 3: Response programming (action initiation)
  • Output.
  • The senses provide input to stages 1 & 2 (External and Internal Environments)

Input - The Senses

  • External Environment: vision (most important), auditory, tactile, olfactory.
  • Internal Environment: proprioception (unconscious perception of movement, spatial awareness).

The Sensory System

  • Key for information input into the nervous system. Visual, auditory, and tactile perception. Details in sensory processing, times for each type of sensory input.

Reaction Time Debate

  • IAAF rule: athlete must not move within 0.10 s of the gun firing or penalty
  • Importance of understanding information processing steps
  • The time from the warning signal to the initiation of the response

Fractionated Reaction Time

  • EMG recording, pre-motor time, motor time, observable movement

Factors Affecting Reaction Time

  • Age, sensory system, exercise, stimuli, gender, distractions, limbs used, number of stimuli, stimulus intensity.
  • Many different factors influence reaction time, and these factors must be understood in order to give proper coaching feedback and strategies. (Includes alcohol and caffeine)

Hick's Law

  • As the number of stimulus response alternatives doubles, the reaction time increases by a constant amount.

Applying Hick's Law in Sport

  • Player movements and available options, create multiple choices for the defender.

Coaching Implications

  • Minimizing information overload, give clear signals to players.

Reaction Time in Sport

  • Example: Baseball player's reaction time and movement to catch a ball

Take a Break, Take a Breath.

  • Important to take breaks or time to relax to avoid fatigue.

Your Brain: Friend or Foe

  • Examines how quickly the brain processes information and the impact of speed on performance.

Fizz Buzz

  • Explanation of the FizzBuzz coding exercise and how it relates to information processing and reaction time. This is an activity designed to improve understanding of mental processes.

Your Brain: Friend or Foe (Questions)

  • How does the brain quickly process information?
  • Is speed always beneficial? What are the consequences of fast processing?
  • This section encourages critical thinking about the brain and its role.

Another Example of Fast Thinking - The Stroop Task

  • Cognitive task about colour and word naming. (Instructions and data collection)
  • Understanding how to collect and analyze data from this task.

The Stroop Task Results

  • Results of the Stroop task analysis.

Any Questions?

  • Open discussion for questions and answers. (Formal discussion prompt)

References

  • Provides relevant sources used for information. Includes specific authors, citations, and publication details.

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This quiz focuses on the fundamental concepts of motor learning and skill acquisition as outlined in the course SPRT1005. It covers coordination, information processing, reaction times, and the brain's role in movement. Understand the importance of degrees of freedom and their application in sports performance and injury prevention.

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