Principles and theories
of learning and
performance
,The stages of learning
, The three stages of learning
Cognitive Associative Autonomous
Short phase The practice phase The motor
programme is fully
developed.
Trial-and-error used to help The learner compares Movements are
develop an early their current level with perfected to the
understanding of the parts that of a top-level point where they are
of the skill. performer. almost automatic.
Coach may use manual and Verbal and visual The player can
mechanical guidance and guidance may be used. concentrate on the
concentrate on extrinsic finer details of the
and positive feedback to task and the
encourage and ensure performance is
improvement. completed with
maximum efficiency.
No mental picture Motor programmes are
coded into memory.
Time is needed Use of intrinsic feedback.