Motor Learning & Coaching Definitions

Serial Motor Skills

Made up of several discrete skills which are put together in a certain order

Open Skill

Where the performer is required to have flexibility and adaptation in the execution of a skill under a constantly changing enviroment or time pressure

Closed Skill

Where the performer has the greatest control over their performance environment and usuallay requires repetition of a succesful movement pattern

Cognitive Stage

the initial pahse in learning a motor skill is where the emphasis is on a cocncious understanding of the tasks requirements

Verbal Cue

A short task orientated phrase that directs a performer’s attention to task relevant stimuli to ehance performance

Proprioceptive Cue

Internal feedback that comes from sensory receptors found in joints, tendons and muscles, detailing body’s position, posture and equilibrium

Kinaesthetic Information

Information from within the body about how the movement felt and can be used by experienced performers to change their next performance

Extrinsic (augmented) feedback

Information received from outside of the body. It is received by the sensory system and is seen, felt or heard and is delivered by a coach or instructor

Terminal extrinsic feedback

feedback by an external source after the movement has been completed

knowledge of performance

Subjective feedback that a performer receives regarding the quality of their movement or technique