Perception-action Coupling

Question 1

Perception action coupling

Answer 1

Refers to the close link between sensory perception and motor action
In normal function, what we perceive directly informs how we move

Question 2

What happens when perception action coupling is broken

Answer 2

Inappropriate or delayed actions
Actions may become uncoordinated, slow or inaccurate

Question 3

Conditions where perception action coupling is broken

Answer 3

Strokes, Parkinson’s, optic ataxia

Question 4

Perception action coupling in sport

Answer 4

Link between what an athlete perceives and how they respond
Allows for fast, intuitive, and accurate movement decisions

Question 5

What happens when PAC breaks down in sport

Answer 5

React too slowly, make incorrect decisions, execute poorly times or inaccurate movements

Question 6

Causes of PAC breakdown in sport

Answer 6

Fatigue, pressure, injury, poor skill development or lack of practice under realistic conditions