Schmidt's schema theory
What Schmidt's schema theory means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A theory in which response specifications form a crucial part of the recall schema, determining the specific parameters of a movement.
A theory in which initial conditions are one of the four types of information gathered and stored after a movement is performed.
The theory within which recall refers to the recall schema, which is responsible for initiating movement.
Topics that use Schmidt's schema theory
- 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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