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What clinicians can learn from schema change in sport

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2013

Ian James ,
Matt Goodman  and
F. Katharina Reichelt
Ian James*
Affiliation:
Psychology Service, Campus for Ageing and Vitality, NTW NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Matt Goodman
Affiliation:
Northumbria University – Sports Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
F. Katharina Reichelt
Affiliation:
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
*
*Author for correspondence: Dr I. James, Centre for the Health of the Elderly, Newcastle General Hospital, Castleside Offices, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6BE, UK (email: ianjamesncht@yahoo.com).
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Abstract

The term schema is often used to describe core beliefs, both functional and dysfunctional, developed in childhood. We believe that this view is rather mono-dimensional, and that by taking a broader perspective lessons can be learned from other fields. In this paper we examine the various theories of schema with a particular focus on the memory perspective to examine the acquisition of skills in sports. In terms of memory theory, performance of a set of actions (running a race, jumping a hurdle, playing chess) creates neural activity in the body across numerous domains (motor, visual, psychological), and repetition lays down a neural network that can be built upon and altered over time. We believe that the examples discussed in the context of sport can be used to help clinicians reflect on the concept of schema, and thereby re-examine assessment and treatment options.

Keywords

Coachingmemorypracticetraining
Type
Practice article
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the Cognitive Behaviour Therapist , Volume 6 , 2013 , e14
Copyright
Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2013 

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