Memory

What are the characteristics and functions of the Short Term memory? What are the characteristics and functions of the Long Term memory?How can we improve our memory?2.2 MemoryMemoryOnce information has been processed it can be stored in the brain so it is available to use the next time a similar sporting context occurs.

Memory, stores and codes the results of the perception (Decision Making)

There are two types of memory store... Short term Long term

Information is moved between the two stores with a two-way relationship

Short term memoryCharacteristicsTemporary- 30 second time limit (moved to long term or lost)Works quickly (fraction of a second)Limited capacity

How is it used?Information is taken in from the displayInformation is filtered using selective attention (avoid information overload)Relevant information is sent to short term memoryShort term memory uses information to initiate movementInformation is passed onto long term memory

Long term memoryCharacteristicsPermanentUnlimited capacity

Even if you dont ride a bike for 20 years you wont forget how to do it

Used forInformation is passed from the short term memory store to long term memory storeInformation is coded in the long term memory storeInformation is stored in the form of a motor programme

Memory in the Central Nervous systemShort-term sensory store

Short-term memory store

Long-term sensory store

To decision making...

Selective attentionEncodingEncodingDecoding(Retreival)DecodingBatsman at cricket

Know from experience (LTM) to concentrate on the ball (STM)

When the ball leaves the bowlers hand (STM)Predict the flight using experience (LTM)

Refer to experience as to expected bounce of ball (LTM)Memory in Information processingShort-term Memory Long-term Memory Improving MemoryVarious ways to improve memory...

PracticeEnables you to help make information in the LTM permanentCoaches will remind players of previous success

ChainingBreaking a complex skill down into a series of simpler actions

ChunkingPutting bits of information together to use less of your capacity

Mental RehearsalCreating a mental picture of the skill to remember actions associated