Motor Learning and Control : Concepts and Applications with PowerWeb/OLC Bind-in Passcard

by Magill, Richard A.

• ISBN13: 9780072930313
• ISBN10: 0072930314
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780072329360
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-07-31
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

Designed for introductory students, this text provides a solid research base and presents difficult material by identifying a concept and then demonstrating its application. References for additional relevant material are also included to encourage students to examine further research themselves. The title has been changed from Motor Learning to Motor Learning and Control to better reflect the text's coverage.

Table of Contents

UNIT I – INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1 The classification of motor skills

2 The measurement of motor performance

3 Motor abilities

UNIT II – INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR CONTROL

4 Motor control theories

5 Performance characteristics of complex skills

6 Proprioception and vision

7 Action preparation

UNIT III – ATTENTION AND MEMORY

8 Attention as a limited capacity resource

9 Memory components, forgetting, and strategies

UNIT IV – INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR LEARNING

10 Defining and assessing learning

11 The stages of learning

12 Transfer of learning

UNIT V – INSTRUCTION AND AUGMENTED FEEDBACK

13 Demonstration and verbal instructions

14 Effects of augmented feedback on skill learning

UNIT VI -- PRACTICE CONDITIONS

15 Practice variability

16 Practice distribution and amount of practice

17 Whole and part practice

18 Mental practice