Physical Education A-Level
Information processing in sport
What Information processing in sport means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Information processing in sport
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Efficient processing depends on the sensory organs detecting accurate information quickly, supporting efficient information processing and appropriate responses.
Topics that use Information processing in sport
- Efficiency of information processing to include: (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Accuracy, timing and consistency of response
- Anticipation
- Anticipation and cue detection
- Arousal, attention and performance
- Chaining
- Choice reaction time
- Cue detection
- Decision making
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