1. Memory

2. Short term sensory store:
Collects information from the senses
Unlimited capacity
Store information for up to 1 second

3. Selective attention Happens between STSS and STM
Filtering out irrelevant information and focusing on relevant information
Speeds up information processing

4. Ways to improve selective attention:
Increase intensity of the stimulus
Motivate the performer
Highlight specific cues
Train with a distraction
Relevant practise
Mental rehearsal
Transfer past experiences

5. Short term memory: Functions: Receives filtered information from STSS
Limited capacity (5-9)
Lasts up to 30 seconds
Compares information with the LTM
If material is practised and learning, transferred to LTM

8. Ways to improve STM
Chunking – group information together in blocks. E.g. set plays
Chaining – linking together
Using selective attention

9. Long term memory Permanent retention of information
Large capacity for unlimited duration
Comparisons are made with previous experiences
New experience - a motor programme is formed (slower)

10. Ways to improve LTM ‘Over-learning’ motor programmes
Developing a range of past experiences
Mental rehearsal
Making information meaningful to performer

11. Exam question: 2013
4 (b) Explain the functions of the short-term sensory store and the long-term memory when performing the skill of passing.
(4 marks)

12. Exam question: 2012
3 Players in a team game will use their skills to play effectively. 3 (a) Explain how players use their short-term memory to perform skills during a team game. (3 marks)