Schema theory

Schema theory

General Idea behind theory
1. Explains how sports performers can undertake so many action with little conscious control
  1. Under open and closed loop theories LTM isnt big enough to store motor programme for every single movement
2. Says a generalised motor programme can be modified based on info as it is performed
  1. This means there is an amount small enough that the LTM can store
  2. A new movement can be performed by running a schema that matches the action closely
3. The bigger the schema the more efficient the move
  1. Large amounts of varied practice needed to improvve schema
4. Feedback is important to update and correct schema
A schema is the information about
1. Where the performer is (knowledge of enviorement)
2. What the performer has to do to perform successfully (response specifications)
3. What a movement feels like (sensory consequences)
4. What happens when the performer responds (response outcomes)
Recall schema
1. Knowledge of enviorement
  1. Playing conditions
  2. Position of team mates and opposition
  3. Condition of equipment
2. Is the information needed to start a relevant movement
3. Response specifications
  1. Speed and force required
  2. Size and shape of required movement
  3. Techniques and style used

Resource summary

	Created by Josh Horn over 7 years ago