Full Description
With an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features, the fifth edition of Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners offers the best practical introduction to motor learning available. This reader-friendly text approaches motor learning in accessible and simple terms and lays a theoretical foundation for assessing performance; providing effective instruction; and designing practice, rehabilitation, and training experiences that promote skill acquisition.
Features such as Exploration Activities and Cerebral Challenges involve students at every stage, while a broad range of examples helps readers put theory into practice. The book also provides access to a fully updated companion website, which includes laboratory exercises, an instructors' manual, a test bank, and lecture slides.
As a complete resource for teaching an evidence-based approach to practical motor learning, this is an essential text for undergrad and post-grad students, researchers, and practitioners alike who plan to work in the areas of motor learning, motor control, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, coaching, physical therapy, or dance.
Contents
List of Tables and Figures
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Motor Learning and Control
Chapter 2 - Understanding Movement Preparation
Chapter 3 - The Role of Attention, Arousal and Visual Search in Movement Preparation
Chapter 4 - Behavioral Theories of Motor Control
Chapter 5 - Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control
Chapter 6 - Stages of Learning
Chapter 7 - The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations
Chapter 8 - Skill Presentation
Chapter 9 - Principles of Practice Design
Chapter 10 - Practice Schedules
Chapter 11 - Diagnosing Errors
Chapter 12 - Correcting Errors
Epilogue - Cases
References
Index
