C5- Stages of learning

Question 1

What are the 3 stages of learning

Answer 1

cognitive, associative, autonomous

Question 2

Characteristics of a cognitive performer

Answer 2

• jerky movements
• Lacks fluency
• lots of conscious thought
• lack of coordination
• many mistakes
• inconsistent

Question 3

how will a cognitive performer learn

Answer 3

• Guidance and feedback (extrinsic)
• Mental image of skill needs to be formed
• demo from coach
• success can be reinforced by teacher

Question 4

Characteristics of an associative performer

Answer 4

• performer can detect and correct errors
• Inconsistent
• formation of motor programmes
  -better understanding of subtle cues

Question 5

how will an associative performer learn

Answer 5

• practise and comparison to mental image
• feedback occurs here

Question 6

Characteristics of an autonomous performer

Answer 6

• automatically reproduced = minimal conscious thought
• Ignore distractions
• Over learned / grooved
  -Thinks strategically/ tactics