Recall schema
What Recall schema means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Formed by combining initial conditions with response specifications, and responsible for initiating the motor programme.
The schema that uses initial conditions and response specifications to initiate the movement by selecting parameters.
The component of Schmidt's schema theory that contains response specifications, which are used to initiate movement.
Topics that use Recall schema
- 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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