9780895823861

Motor Behavior From Learning to Performance

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    9780895823861

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    0895823861

  • Edition: 1st
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  • Copyright: 1999-02-01
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning
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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

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