Motor learning and control for practitioners / Cheryl A. Coker.
| Author/creator | Coker, Cheryl A. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Fourth edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Routledge, 2018. |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | xviii, 370 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction to Motor Learning and Control -- Understanding Movement Preparation -- The Role of Attention, Arousal, and Visual Search in Movement Preparation -- Behavioral Theories of Motor Control -- Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control -- Stages of Learning -- The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations -- Skill Presentation -- Principles of Practice Design -- Practice Schedules -- Diagnosing Errors -- Correcting Errors -- Epilogue: Teaching Scenarios. |
| Summary | With an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features, the fourth edition of this book 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2017014531 |
| ISBN | 9781138736986 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1138736988 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781138737013 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1138737011 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (electronic book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF295 .C645 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |