Schema theory

Question 1

What is a schema?

Answer 1

Generalised motor programme that allows the performer to adapt their skills and transfer experiences of one skill to another

Question 2

What does Schmidt’s schema theory consist of?

Answer 2

4 memory items from which the performers experiences draw together information within the schema

Question 3

What are the two main memory items of Schmidt’s schema theory?

Answer 3

• recall schema
• recognition schema

Question 4

What does recall schema do?

Answer 4

Stores information about and initiates the movement

Question 5

What does recognition schema do?

Answer 5

Controls and evaluates the movement

Question 6

What are the 2 sections to recall schema?

Answer 6

• initial conditions
• response specification

Question 7

What does initial conditions involve?

Answer 7

Involves gathering information to see if you have been in the situation before, information about the environment is collated

Question 8

what does response specifications consist of?

Answer 8

Deciding what movement you are going to perform based on initial conditions

Question 9

What are the 2 sections to recognition schema?

Answer 9

• sensory consequences
• response outcome - gathering information about the result of the movement (successful or unsuccessful)

Question 10

What does sensory consequences involve?

Answer 10

Involves gathering information about the movement using intrinsic feedback and kinaesthesis

Question 11

What does response outcome involve?

Answer 11

Involves gathering information concerning the result of the movement - successful or unsuccessful

Question 12

How do you develop schema?

Answer 12

• variable practice to build a range of experiences
• ensure skills are transferable from training to game
• feedback to help improve skills
• praise and positive reinforcement
• practice range of skills until they are well learnt