Motor Behavior From Learning to Performance

by Kluka, Darlene A.

• ISBN13: 9780895823861
• ISBN10: 0895823861
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-02-01
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This text focuses on the acquisition and performance of motor skills drawing from the disciplines of psychology, vision science, motor learning, motor control, neurophysiology, muscular physiology and biomechanics.

Table of Contents

Preface	viii
Section I Motor Behavior Perspectives	1	(60)
Motor Behavior and Its Meaning	3	(10)
Motor Skills	5	(2)
The Theory	7	(1)
The Experiment	8	(1)
The Theoretical Model	8	(1)
The Research Design	9	(2)
Key Points	11	(1)
Discussion Questions	12	(1)
Additional Readings	12	(1)
References	12	(1)
Theories of Motor Control	13	(14)
Reflex Theories	15	(1)
Hierarchical Theories	16	(3)
Dynamic Systems Theory	19	(5)
Key Points	24	(1)
Discussion Questions	25	(1)
Additional Readings	25	(1)
References	26	(1)
Theories of Motor Learning	27	(14)
Theories of Motor Learning	29	(6)
Ecological Theory: Perception and Movement	35	(1)
Key Points	36	(1)
Discussion Questions	37	(1)
Additional Readings	38	(1)
References	38	(3)
Basic Tenets of Motor Learning	41	(20)
Classification of Motor Behavior	47	(7)
Motor Behavior and Its Transfer	54	(1)
Theories of Transfer	55	(3)
Key Points	58	(1)
Discussion Questions	58	(1)
Additional Readings	59	(1)
References	59	(2)
Section II Biological Perspectives	61	(26)
Central Nervous System	63	(16)
Cell Structure	64	(1)
Neural Transmission	64	(3)
Synaptic Transmission	67	(2)
Neuromuscular Control	69	(1)
The Brain	69	(3)
A Useful Model of Motor Control	72	(3)
Key Points	75	(1)
Discussion Questions	76	(1)
Additional Readings	77	(1)
References	77	(2)
Motor Neurons	79	(8)
Types of Motor Neurons	80	(1)
Motor Neurons, Motor Units, Muscles, and the Production of Force	81	(1)
Motor Unit, Recruitment, and Rate	81	(4)
Key Points	85	(1)
Discussion Questions	85	(1)
Additional Readings	86	(1)
References	86	(1)
Section III Learning Perspectives	87	(124)
Sensory Systems: Contributions to Motor Behavior	89	(24)
Receptors and the Transduction of Sensory Information	90	(2)
Getting Sensory Information Together	92	(3)
Somatosensory System	95	(7)
Auditory/Vestibular System	102	(3)
Relationship of Sensory Systems to Each Other and to Motor Behavior	105	(3)
Feedback Perspectives and Motor Behavior	108	(2)
Key Points	110	(1)
Discussion Questions	111	(1)
Additional Reading	112	(1)
References	112	(1)
Vision: Contributions to Motor Behavior	113	(46)
The Eyes as Sensory Receptors	114	(4)
Transduction to the Brain	118	(1)
Two Visual Systems and Motor Behavior	119	(3)
The Brain, Perception, and Motor Behavior	122	(1)
Visual/Perceptual Skills: Their Role in Influencing Motor Behavior	123	(9)
Feedforward and Feedback Perspectives	132	(3)
Vision as the Dominant Sense	135	(1)
Anticipation, Prediction, and Timing	136	(6)
Performance Measurement of Vision in Motor Behavior	142	(4)
Eye Movement Measures	146	(2)
A Perfect System?	148	(2)
Key Points	150	(2)
Discussion Questions	152	(2)
Additional Readings	154	(1)
References	154	(5)
Memory: Contributions to Motor Behavior	159	(14)
Memory Types	160	(2)
Theories of Memory	162	(4)
Memory and Neurobiology	166	(1)
Forgetting	167	(1)
Memory Strategies	168	(1)
Key Points	169	(1)
Discussion Questions	170	(1)
Additional Readings	171	(1)
References	171	(2)
Multidimensional Learning	173	(38)
Characteristics of the Learner	174	(2)
Attention	176	(3)
Information Processing	179	(1)
Attentional Focus	180	(1)
Attentional Styles	180	(2)
Self-Paced Activities	182	(5)
Motivation and Its Influence on Motor Behavior	187	(5)
Feedback	192	(4)
Biofeedback	196	(1)
Observational Learning	197	(3)
Systematic Observation Skills and the Motor Behavior Professional-Facilitating the Learning Process	200	(4)
Key Points	204	(2)
Discussion Questions	206	(1)
Additional Readings	207	(1)
References	207	(4)
Section IV Social Perspectives	211	(64)
Dynamics of the Practice Environment	213	(38)
Retention, Transfer, and Practice	215	(1)
Bilateral Transfer and Practice	216	(2)
Factors Influencing Learning and Performance in a Practice Environment	218	(1)
Practice Structure	218	(3)
Practice Organization	221	(6)
Speed/Accuracy Tradeoff and Practice Organization	227	(3)
Fatigue and Motor Behavior	230	(5)
Amount and Distribution of Practice	235	(5)
Part-Task Practice Organization	240	(3)
Key Points	243	(2)
Discussion Questions	245	(1)
Additional Readings	246	(1)
References	246	(5)
Group Dynamics and Motor Behavior	251	(24)
The Nature of Groups	252	(2)
The Makings of a Team	254	(2)
A Model for Determining Group Performance	256	(1)
Individual Performance and Group Effort	257	(2)
Attributing Successes and Failures---Achievement Attributions	259	(3)
Social Facilitation	262	(1)
Social Facilitation and the Practice Environment	262	(1)
Goal Setting	263	(1)
Group Cohesion and Group Performance	264	(5)
Strategies for Building Team Cohesion	269	(1)
Key Points	270	(1)
Discussion Questions	271	(1)
Additional Readings	272	(1)
References	272	(3)
Section V Performance Perspectives	275	(26)
Scientific Measurement and Motor Behavior	277	(14)
Motor Behavior and Performance Measurements	278	(2)
The Meaning of Performance Curves	280	(2)
Basic Statistics: Their Use in Motor Behavior Performance Assessment	282	(4)
Understanding Other Performance Measurements	286	(2)
Key Points	288	(1)
Discussion Questions	289	(1)
Additional Readings	289	(1)
References	290	(1)
Types of Psychological and Physiological Instrumentation	291	(10)
Physiological Measures	296	(2)
Key Points	298	(1)
Discussion Questions	298	(1)
Additional Readings	299	(1)
References	299	(2)
Appendix	301	(2)
Glossary	303	(10)
Author Index	313	(6)
Subject Index	319