Physical Education A-Level
Cognitive, associative and autonomous stages of learning
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Learning a motor skill progresses through three stages, in which the novice builds a mental picture, then refines technique through practice, before the skill becomes largely automatic.
Topics that use Cognitive, associative and autonomous stages of learning
- Principles and theories of learning and performance (AQA A-Level)
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