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
EditionTenth edition.
PublicationNew York, NY : McGraw-Hill, 2014.
Copyright Date©2014
Descriptionxiv, 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 noteIncludes indexes.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2012044914
ISBN9780078022678
ISBN0078022673

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