Motor learning and control : concepts and applications / Richard A. Magill, New York University.
| Author/creator | Magill, Richard author. |
| Other author | Anderson, David author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Tenth edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : McGraw-Hill, 2014. |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | xiv, 479 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. Neuromotor Basis for Motor Control -- 5. Motor Control Theories -- 6. Sensory Components of Motor Control -- 7. Performance and Motor Control Characteristics of Functional Skills -- 8. Action Preparation -- UNIT III: Attention and Memory -- 9. Attention as a Limited Capacity Resource -- 10. Memory Components, Forgetting, and Strategies -- UNIT IV: Introduction to Motor Skill Learning -- 11. Defining and Assessing Learning -- 12. The Stages of Learning -- 13. Transfer of Learning -- UNIT V: Instruction and Augmented Feedback -- 14. Demonstration and Verbal Instructions -- 15. Augmented Feedback -- UNIT VI: Practice Conditions -- 16. Practice Variability and Specificity -- 17. The Amount and Distribution of Practice -- 18. Whole and Part Practice -- 19. Mental Practice. |
| Abstract | "Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications 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. The text 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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Includes indexes. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2012044914 |
| ISBN | 9780078022678 |
| ISBN | 0078022673 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Ask for item at Laupus Service Desk | WE 103 M194M 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |