Physical Education A-Level
Sensory detection and interpretation
What Sensory detection and interpretation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sensory detection and interpretation
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The perceptual mechanism detects and interprets relevant sensory information from the environment, with receptors in the eyes, ears, muscles and joints picking up cues.
Topics that use Sensory detection and interpretation
- 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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