Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications

by Magill, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780073523804
• ISBN10: 0073523801
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-27
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

The text provides an introductory study of motor learning and control for students who aspire to become practitioners in exercise science, physical education, and other movement-oriented professions. Magill opens with an introduction to motor skills and control, continues through attention, memory, and learning, and ends with a discussion of instruction, feedback, and practice methods. The text's strong research base, clear presentation and practical applications will help students build a solid foundation in motor skills and prepare them for further exploration on their own.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Motor Skills and Abilities

The Classification of Motor Skills

The Measurement of Motor Performance

Motor Abilities

Introduction to Motor Control

Neuromotor Basis for Motor Control

Motor Control Theories

Sensory Components of Motor Control

Performance and Motor Control Characteristics of Functional Skills

Action Preparation

Attention and Memory

Attention as a Limited Capacity Resource

Memory Components, Forgetting, and Strategies

Introduction to Motor Skill Learning

Defining and Assessing Learning

The Stages of Learning

Transfer of Learning

Instruction and Augmented Feedback

Demonstration and Verbal Instructions

Augmented Feedback

Practive Conditions

Practice Variability and Specificity

The Amount and Distribution of Practice

Whole and Part Practice

Mental Practice

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