Schema theory

Question 1

Schema theory

Answer 1

The idea that an athlete develops a set of generalised movements (schema) that can be adapted/refined to deal with a new situation.

Question 2

When do Recall schema occur

Answer 2

Prior to movement

Question 3

Initial conditions (Recall Schema)

Answer 3

• Where am I ?
• Gathers information from environment (where the performers body is)
• Knowledge of environment (position of body and limbs)

Question 4

Response specifications (Recall schema)

Answer 4

• What do I need to do ?
• Available options and what has to be done
• Movements, what are we trying to achieve, the motor programme we need to use
• Direction, speed, force, specific demands of the environment

Question 5

When do Recognition schema occur

Answer 5

During or following a movement

Question 6

Sensory consequences (Recognition schema)

Answer 6

• What did it feel like ?
• What the movement feels like-kinesthesis
• Information based on sensory feedback/ during and after movement
• All sensory system
• Knowledge of performance

Question 7

Response outcome (Recognition schema)

Answer 7

• What happened?
• Was the movement successful-
  Knowledge of Result
• Comparisons are made between the actual response and the intended outcome. If action is unsuccessful
  adjustments can be made next time and the motor programme

Question 8

How can coaches organise practices to develop schema (5)

Answer 8

• Vary conditions
• Frequent feedback
• Praise and positive feedback
• Ensure skills being practiced are transferable to a game situation
• Identify skills that can be transferred to different sports