week 3 .2 MOTOR LEARNING

what is neuroplasticity

Ability of the brain to adapt

for learning, memory, rehab

what are the 4 mechanisms of neuroplacticity

habituation, long term potentiation, long-tern depression, cortical mapping

describe habituation

decrease response to stimulus over time (helps focus on important stimuli)

describe long term potentiation

strengthening of synapses

neurons that fire together wires together

describe long term depression

weakening of synapses

use it or lose it

describe cortical remapping

brains ability to recognise itself by forming new connections

Neurons n are dedicated to specific body parts

higher density of neurons for more sensitive areas

define motor learning

aquisition or reacquisition of motor skills

differentiate performance vs learning

performance: temporary, observable, affected by stress

learning: permanent, not directly observable, stable

what are the 3 stages of learning (fitt’s and posner’s model)

cognitive, associative, automous

describe cognitive learning

understanding task, high effort

describe associative learning

refining skill, fewer errors

describe aunonomous learning

automatic, low effort

what are the 4 concepts of motor learining

practice specificity, practice intensity, practice distribution, practice variability

describe practice specificity

train like you perform (as close to actual task)

describe practice intensity

Adequate training intensity is crucial for effective motor learning.

differentiate masses vs distibuted practice

Type	Description
Massed	No breaks
Distributed	With breaks

in terms of practice variability describe blocked vs random

Blocked

Better performance

Random

Better learning

describe motor omagery

mental rehersal of actual skill - useful when physical practice isn’t possible