information processing

the methods by which data from the environment are collected and utilised

4 stages

input

decision making

output

whiting's model

  1. input data from display (sporting environment available from the environment
  1. receptor system - five senses used to collect info from the display
  1. perceptual mechanism - detects information from display and using selective attention filters relative parts (selective attention)
  1. translatory mechanism - compare relative information to an image stored in memory
  1. effector mechanism - sends coded impulse to the muscles
  1. output data - the response begins
  1. feedback data - various forms of feedback

feedback

anticipation

prejudging a stimulus

temporal anticipation - when is it going to happen

spatial anticipation - where and what is going to happen

correct anticipation = an decreased reaction time

schemas

a general motor programme that is adapted to fit different situations

recall schema stores information about you and initiates the movement

  1. initial conditions - identifying if you've been in the situation before
  1. response specifications - assesses the available opinions to the performer

recognition schema - evaluates the schema/movement

  1. sensory consequences - using our senses to evaluate
  1. response outcome - feedback about the result