Information processing model

• Input 


  Stage involves sensory mechanisms detecting signals and cues in the environment -->gathered by external and/or internal sources

  • E.g. sight, sound, touch, proprioceptors
• Decision making


  Brain processes data received from sensory system

  1. Stimulus detection : analyses and interprets data from sensory mechanism E.g. sense organs, strength of cue, length of cue, level of arousal and noise
  2. Decision making mechanism : performer makes a decision as to what response to make
  3. Response selection : effector mechanism and CNS produce response selected organises, intiates and controls chose motor program
• Output 


  Neuromuscular system produces the movement required for the selected response - chosen by the individual

  
• Feedback 


  Athlete receives feedback about the performance of the selected response, can be external/internal

  1. Terminal : Feedback provided after the performance, typically extrinsic augments (to add or enhance via external support) + provides information about the quality or result of the performance
  2. Concurrent : Feedback given during the performance to help immediately to achieve the task or goal, generally intrinsic feedback from the performer