Stages of learning

• Cognitive phase

  Beginner performer

  makes mistakes

  takes time to think

  needs a mental image

  lack of intrinsic feedback
• Associative phase

  Matching practice with mental image

  motor programmes begin to form

  improvements in confidence

  fewer mistakes- able to self correct

  increase coordination
• Autonomous phase

  Experienced performer

  grooved skills

  long term memory

  intrinsic feedback

  no errors