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What characterizes the cognitive stage of motor learning?

  • High levels of cognitive engagement with a focus on task understanding. (correct)
  • Refinement of skills with minimal cognitive effort.
  • Automatic execution of movements under pressure.
  • Improved skill execution and low error rates.

    • Which of the following best describes the associative stage in Fitts and Posner's model?

  • Learners focus solely on theoretical understanding without executing movements.
  • Refinement of fundamental skills with fewer errors and increased task knowledge. (correct)
  • High variability in performance with minimal error detection.
  • Learners begin performing movements automatically without conscious thought.

    • What aspect of creativity in motor learning involves trying out new movement techniques?

  • Efficacy
  • Versatility
  • Willingness to Explore (correct)
  • Originality

    • Which feature is NOT associated with knowledge structure and information processing?

    <p>Adopting a rigid approach to skill execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes intramuscular coordination from intermuscular coordination?

    <p>It involves the efficient recruitment of motor units within a single muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the autonomous stage of motor learning?

    <p>Ability to adapt movement skills to new situations effortlessly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary benefit of energy efficiency in skilled motor performance?

    <p>Smoother and more controlled execution of movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do novice athletes often struggle with coordination?

    <p>They often move all segments as a single unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the component of 'versatility' in motor learning refer to?

    <p>Adapting to a variety of movement techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of an expert boxer compared to a novice boxer?

    <p>Prioritizing defense to conserve energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the role of visual search patterns in sports?

    <p>Skilled athletes utilize gaze strategies to identify key environmental cues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of the autonomous stage in sports skill development?

    <p>Skills are performed without conscious thought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context is interpersonal coordination highlighted as essential?

    <p>Adapting to the movements of opponents in a game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do novice athletes typically differ from experts in terms of goal achievement in sports?

    <p>Experts adjust their goals based on learned techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about learning styles in sports training?

    <p>Relying on a single learning style enhances performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the cognitive stage of skill development in sports?

    <p>Understanding basic concepts and techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of an athlete's development does mechanical degrees of freedom primarily enhance?

    <p>Smooth, precise control of movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would a baseball batter focus on during the visual search process?

    <p>The pitcher's hand motion and ball release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of applying varied teaching methods in sports training?

    <p>Greater overall performance improvement among athletes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus during the cognitive stage of learning in Fitts and Posner's model?

    <p>Understanding the task at hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The associative stage is characterized by high variability in performance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one characteristic of the autonomous stage in motor skill development.

    <p>Low attention demand for execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ability to generate unique and effective movement solutions in motor learning is known as __________.

    <p>creativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phases of learning with their descriptions:

    <p>Cognitive Stage = Initial phase focused on understanding the task Associative Stage = Intermediate phase with skill refinement Autonomous Stage = Advanced phase with automatic actions Creativity in Motor Learning = Generating unique movement solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ‘energy efficiency’ in motor performance refer to?

    <p>Minimizing unnecessary movements for smoother execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Expert athletes tend to have a higher ability to detect patterns compared to novice athletes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one component of creativity in motor learning?

    <p>Originality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A soccer player experimenting with new dribbling techniques to bypass defenders exhibits __________ in motor learning.

    <p>willingness to explore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic represents improved information processing in skilled athletes?

    <p>Ability to predict future actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of an expert diver when executing a controlled somersault?

    <p>Smooth, precise control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Skilled athletes do not need to adapt their gaze strategies when focusing on environmental cues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does interpersonal coordination refer to in sports?

    <p>Adapting movements based on opponents' actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A novice boxer tends to concentrate on landing punches, while an expert boxer emphasizes __________ tactics to conserve energy.

    <p>defensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the stage of motor learning with its description:

    <p>Cognitive stage = Learning basic techniques Associative stage = Refining skills Autonomous stage = Performing skills effortlessly Visual Search Patterns = Tracking key cues in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which teaching method is effective for improving sports skills?

    <p>Using diverse teaching methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All athletes achieve their goals in the same way as they gain more experience.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gaze strategy might a baseball batter use when facing a pitcher?

    <p>Tracking the pitcher's hand motion and the ball's release point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In swimming, a novice focuses on learning proper breathing technique, while an expert works on improving __________ efficiency.

    <p>stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes positive transfer of learning?

    <p>Adopting a strategy from one sport to enhance performance in a similar sport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Negative transfer occurs when learning a new skill enhances performance in a previously learned skill.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a situation that can lead to neutral transfer.

    <p>A golfer trying to apply hockey swing techniques but finding them ineffective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bilateral transfer involves the transfer of skills from one _____ to another.

    <p>limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of transfer with its description:

    <p>Positive transfer = Enhancement of performance due to previous learning Negative transfer = Hindrance of performance due to prior experiences Neutral transfer = No significant impact on learning from previous skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor of joint injury?

    <p>Excessive knee wobble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Females have a non-modifiable risk factor that contributes to a higher risk for knee and ankle injuries.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one effective training method to reduce the risk of knee injuries?

    <p>Teaching proper landing technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Learning is a __________ change in capability to perform a skill due to practice.

    <p>relatively permanent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following risk factors with their classification:

    <p>Excessive knee valgus = Modifiable Less robust ligament structures = Non-modifiable Poor trunk control = Modifiable Greater body fat = Non-modifiable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes learning?

    <p>It is a relatively permanent change in capability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of retention tests?

    <p>To assess improvement after a retention interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Performance improvement always indicates that learning has taken place.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transfer tests are designed to measure performance in an identical context to the training environment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic seen in poor leg muscle coordination?

    <p>Poor jumping control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically observed in performance following a retention interval?

    <p>A small drop in performance and increased variability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A program that focuses on __________ training helps to develop muscle strength and coordination.

    <p>strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Performance curves measure the __________ of skill over time.

    <p>change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of test with its description:

    <p>Retention tests = Evaluate performance after no practice Transfer tests = Assess performance in a different context Performance curve = Measure change in performance over time Adaptability = Ability to adjust skills in varying environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect retention tests?

    <p>Adaptability to new contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a transfer test, providing feedback during the assessment is encouraged.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one outcome of practicing under a closed environment before taking a transfer test?

    <p>Increased performance in a consistent setting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ tests assess the stability and adaptability of a motor skill.

    <p>transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following golf scenarios with their outcomes:

    <p>Putting with an alignment aid = Improved performance in practice Putting on a green without an alignment aid = Transfer test scenario Performance improvement = Indicates effectiveness of an aid No improvement in transfer test = Utility of the aid is questionable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mechanical stabilization during dynamic actions is essential for preventing excessive movement of the knee joint.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is necessary for postural control during dynamic actions?

    <p>Reactive control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of control involved in maintaining knee joint stability during dynamic actions?

    <p>Reactive and feedforward control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Risk factors for joint injury are __________ and multifaceted.

    <p>complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of motor learning with their descriptions:

    <p>Transfer of Learning = The influence of prior learning on new skill acquisition Retention Test = Assessment of skill performance over time Performance Plateau = A period where no significant progress is observed Motor Learning = The process of acquiring and refining motor skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily contributes to joint injury risk?

    <p>Complexity of factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Performance plateaus are always an indication of a loss of skill in motor learning.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are performance plateaus?

    <p>Times of little or no improvement in performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transfer tests are typically included in practice without warning to assess learning.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two factors that can cause plateaus in learning.

    <p>Learner-based factors and instructor-based factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a test is too easy and results in individuals maxing out early, it is called a __________ effect.

    <p>ceiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a learner-based factor?

    <p>Fatigue due to overtraining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All factors affecting learning also affect performance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for intermediate-level performers to progress?

    <p>They must discard familiar habits and adopt new techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One common learner-based factor affecting both learning and performance is __________.

    <p>motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a task-based factor?

    <p>Learning a new skill necessary for progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact of setting mastery practice goals in coaching?

    <p>Fosters a growth mindset in athletes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of effective practice design emphasizes the importance of creating environments similar to competitive settings?

    <p>Game-like approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of implementing short, high-intensity practice sessions?

    <p>They maximize athlete engagement and learning outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of autonomy-supportive coaching encourage in athletes?

    <p>Independence in decision-making and self-directed practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to focus on mastery practice goals rather than ego goals?

    <p>Ego goals lead to higher performance anxiety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily contributes to athlete commitment during practice sessions?

    <p>The design quality of practice sessions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does 'functional variability' in practice design promote?

    <p>Ability to adapt and respond to varying situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant drawback of long practice sessions?

    <p>They raise the risk of decreased focus and injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core purpose of using learning scorecards in practice sessions?

    <p>To track and promote personal athlete development and feedback.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential characteristic of gamelike practice activities?

    <p>They enhance realism and skill application during competitions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key principle of practice design that impacts athlete learning outcomes?

    <p>Autonomy-supportive coaching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Setting mastery practice goals fosters a growth mindset in athletes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'gamelike approach' refer to in practice design?

    <p>Activities that simulate competition environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective practice sessions should be ________ and high-intensity to maximize learning outcomes.

    <p>short</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following principles of effective practice design with their descriptions:

    <p>Autonomy-supportive coaching = Encouraging athlete involvement in their learning Game-like approach = Simulating competition during practice Functional variability = Adapting skills to meet different situational demands Random practice = Mixing different skills during practice sessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice goal focuses on improving skills rather than avoiding mistakes?

    <p>Mastery goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Long practice sessions are effective for maintaining athlete focus.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective coaching promotes athlete ________ and physical engagement during practice.

    <p>mental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does a 'reachfulness' approach have on athlete practice sessions?

    <p>It promotes setting challenging, attainable goals that encourage growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of creating competitive activities in practice?

    <p>They enhance participant learning outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following practice design principles with their descriptions:

    <p>Mastery practice goals = Focus on improving skills Growth mindset = Belief in the ability to develop skills Maximum individual participation = Ensuring every athlete is engaged Game-like approach = Practices that mimic real competition settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following athlete engagement strategies with their outcomes:

    <p>Short, high-intensity practice sessions = Maximized learning outcomes Setting challenging practice goals = Athlete commitment to improvement Autonomy-supportive coaching = Increased athlete motivation Mental and physical engagement = Reduced risk of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to effective practice with their definitions:

    <p>Random practice = Skills practiced in a non-sequential order Blocked practice = Skills practiced in a fixed sequence Functional variability = Adapting skills to different contexts Learning scorecards = Tools to track athlete progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following coaching concepts with their explanations:

    <p>Mastery goals = Improving skills over seeking validation Ego goals = Avoiding mistakes for social approval Challenging goals = Pushing athletes beyond their comfort zone Competitive activities = Mirroring competition for skill practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following figures with their statements about practice importance:

    <p>Augie Garrido = Games are won in practice first Muhammed Ali = Success is found in the gym Athletes = Value practice for learning Coaches = Design practices to enhance performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms related to practice environments with their implications for athletes:

    <p>Autonomy-supportive coaching = Empowers athletes in decision-making Gamelike activities = Enhances skill execution Drill-type activities = Focus on specific skill development Mental engagement = Maintains athlete focus during practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following practice session characteristics with their benefits:

    <p>Short duration sessions = Prevents loss of focus High-intensity sessions = Maximizes skill retention Challenging practice goals = Encourages personal growth Physical engagement = Promotes injury risk reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following descriptions of practice with their corresponding concepts:

    <p>Functional variability = Adapting skills for different challenges Random practice = Varied skill sets in changing environments Blocked practice = Concentrated repetition of a specific skill Game-like approach = Translates skills to competitive contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following athlete experiences with their learning outcomes:

    <p>Challenging practice goals = Development of mastery Effective coaching = Improved athlete autonomy Competitive gamelike practices = Enhanced performance in real games Mental engagement = Better retention of skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Learning and Motor Skill Development

    • Fitts and Posner's 3-Stage Model: Describes learning progression in motor skills.

      • Cognitive Stage: Initial phase focused on understanding the task. Characterized by high errors, variability, and cognitive problem-solving. Task knowledge improves faster than motor performance.

        • Definition: Initial phase where learners focus on understanding the task.
        • Characteristics: High errors and variability; dominated by cognitive factors like problem-solving; task knowledge improves faster than motor performance.
        • Sport Example: A beginner swimmer learning freestyle focuses on breathing and arm-leg coordination.

      • Associative Stage: Intermediate phase of skill refinement. Fewer and smaller errors, improved skill execution with less variability. Learners identify and correct errors.

        • Definition: Intermediate phase where fundamental skills are learned and refined.
        • Characteristics: Fewer, smaller errors; skill refinement with less variability; learners detect and correct their errors.
        • Sport Example: A tennis player reduces double faults by refining serve technique.

      • Autonomous Stage: Advanced phase, actions are automatic and adaptable. Low attention demand for execution, adaptability to novel situations.

        • Definition: Advanced phase where actions are automatic and adaptable.
        • Characteristics: Low attention demand for execution; adaptability to novel situations.
        • Sport Example: A seasoned basketball player executes free throws effortlessly under pressure.

    • Creativity in Motor Learning: Generating unique, effective movement solutions through exploration.

      • Components: Originality of actions, versatility of movement variations, efficacy of consistent execution, and willingness to explore through trial and error.
      • Sport Example: A soccer player experimenting with new dribbling techniques to bypass defenders.

    • Knowledge Structure and Information Processing: Ability to process information efficiently for better decisions.

      • Features: Recognizing patterns, relating information (e.g., score, fatigue, opponent's position), anticipating future actions.
      • Sport Example: An expert goalie predicts a penalty kick direction by analyzing the striker's body language.
      • Additional Example: Monitoring the position of their opponent and of the ball.
      • Additional Example: Learning to predict opponents' movements and adjust accordingly.

    • Coordination and Movement Efficiency:

      • Intermuscular Coordination: Smooth cooperation between muscles.

      • Intramuscular Coordination: Efficient recruitment of motor units.

      • Energy Efficiency: Experts minimize unnecessary movements for smoother execution.

      • Sport Example: A practiced rower uses less energy per stroke compared to a novice due to optimized muscle activation.

      • Additional Example: Identifying and correcting faulty movements for maximum performance (ex: minimizing side-bending while performing a shot put. )

      • Additional example: Developing effective movement sequencing.

    Practical Applications in Sports

    • Improving Coordination:

      • Novices: Tend to move body segments as a single unit (e.g., stiff, jerky movements in a beginner gymnast's vault).
      • Experts: Release mechanical degrees of freedom for smoother, precise control (e.g., an expert diver executing a controlled somersault).

    • Visual Search Patterns: Skilled athletes develop efficient gaze strategies to focus on key environmental cues (e.g., baseball batter tracking pitcher's hand and ball's release point).

    • Changes in Goal Achievement: Learners adjust goal-achieving strategies as their knowledge and skills improve (e.g., novice boxer focuses on landing punches, expert prioritizes defensive tactics).

    Additional Insights

    • Myths of Learning Styles: Learning is optimized by diverse teaching methods, not solely relying on a preferred learning style. Coaches use varied methods (visual, verbal, kinesthetic) to teach, (e.g., a coach uses visual demonstrations, verbal cues, and kinesthetic feedback to teach a basketball layup).
    • Interpersonal Coordination: Adapting movements based on opponent's actions (e.g., soccer player adjusts pace and direction to stay unpredictable).

    Retention and Transfer Tests

    • Retention tests: Given after a period of no practice to see if performance remains elevated and steady. Measure improvement and consistency. Often show a small drop in performance after a break, followed by increased variability.
    • Transfer tests: Assess motor skill performance in a new, different context compared to practice. Test stability and adaptability. Retention tests help assess the retention of learning after a period of no practice. Transfer tests help assess the adaptation of learning in a new or different context.

    Summary of Sport Examples

    • Basketball: Cognitive stage (learning shooting form), Associative stage (refining dribbling skills), and Autonomous stage (making no-look passes under pressure).
    • Swimming: Cognitive stage (breathing), Associative stage (stroke efficiency), and Autonomous stage (effortless race performance).
    • Boxing: Novices prioritize landing punches, experts conserve energy by prioritizing defense.
    • Golf: Practice with and without alignment aids to assess if it benefits transfer tests. Additional examples in the video include: Soccer- dribbling and soccer style kicking, Basketball shooting (two-handed to one-handed set shot) Additional examples: Learning to anticipate opponents' movements and adjust accordingly. Example: In football, a receiver learns to anticipate the quarterback's throw.

    Plateaus and Learning

    • Causes: Learner-based (motivation, attention, injury, fatigue), instructor-based (poor strategies, poorly designed tests), task-based (need to learn new skills to advance or lack of transfer).
    • Importance of Timing: Identifying when plateaus occur can reveal the cause (e.g., initial phase - instructional approach issues; extended practice - fatigue; advanced learning - learning new skill). The timing of plateaus may indicate the cause— whether a change in instructional approach is needed, fatigue is setting in, or the need to learn new skills. The timing of plateaus can help determine their cause.

    Transfer of Learning

    • Influence: Previous learning impacts subsequent skill acquisition. Transfer can be positive (skills readily apply), negative (skills hinder learning), or neutral (minimal impact).
      • Types: Positive transfer, Negative transfer, Neutral transfer, Bilateral Transfer, Cross-transfer
    • Maximizing Transfer: Similarity between practice and real conditions; specific learning; sensory and environmental details. Transfer is more likely when there are similar components in the context where the skills apply. Example – Virtual reality is used to enhance realistic simulations, allowing trainees to rehearse in realistic conditions such as flight simulator use for training to use the skill in similar real world environments.
    • Maximizing Transfer: To maximize transfer, carefully match the practice environment to the real-world environment. This is done by controlling specific learning; introducing different sensory and environmental factors and details and including relevant environmental cues (e.g., loud music to mimic game atmosphere).

    Additional notes

    • Practical Application Formal retention and transfer tests are rarely used; more often, "learning" is inferred from subjective evaluations of performance after practice. Informal tests alone are often not enough. Formal tests should be better. Subjective evaluations need to be critically considered.

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