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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 667

  1. Outline the concept of stages of learning (cognitive, associative, autonomous) in skill acquisition.   (2 marks)

  2. Propose four research questions that would advance understanding of how practice methods should be adapted across these learning stages for basketball shooting technique.   (4 marks)

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  1. The cognitive stage involves understanding what to do, with learners processing information about the skill and making frequent errors while establishing basic movement patterns.
  2. The associative stage involves refining movements through practice, with fewer errors and more consistent execution as learners develop greater coordination and rhythm.
  3. The autonomous stage involves highly consistent, largely automatic execution with minimal conscious attention required for basic technique elements.
  4. Similar questions are acceptable with equal detail
  5. How does the effectiveness of blocked versus random practice change as learners transition from cognitive to associative stages of basketball shooting development?
  6. What specific indicators can coaches use to accurately identify when a player has progressed from one learning stage to the next to guide practice method adjustments?
  7. How does the integration of decision-making elements at different learning stages affect shooting technique consistency and transfer to game situations?
  8. What is the optimal progression of environmental complexity across learning stages to maximise both technique development and transfer to competitive contexts?

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Sample Answer

  1. The cognitive stage involves understanding what to do, with learners processing information about the skill and making frequent errors while establishing basic movement patterns.
  2. The associative stage involves refining movements through practice, with fewer errors and more consistent execution as learners develop greater coordination and rhythm.
  3. The autonomous stage involves highly consistent, largely automatic execution with minimal conscious attention required for basic technique elements.
  4. Similar questions are acceptable with equal detail
  5. How does the effectiveness of blocked versus random practice change as learners transition from cognitive to associative stages of basketball shooting development?
  6. What specific indicators can coaches use to accurately identify when a player has progressed from one learning stage to the next to guide practice method adjustments?
  7. How does the integration of decision-making elements at different learning stages affect shooting technique consistency and transfer to game situations?
  8. What is the optimal progression of environmental complexity across learning stages to maximise both technique development and transfer to competitive contexts?