Motor learning and control for practitioners / Cheryl A. Coker.

Author/creator Coker, Cheryl A. author.
Format Book
EditionFourth edition.
PublicationNew York, NY : Routledge, 2018.
Copyright Date©2018
Descriptionxviii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2017014531
ISBN9781138736986 (hardcover)
ISBN1138736988 (hardcover)
ISBN9781138737013 (paperback)
ISBN1138737011 (paperback)
ISBN(electronic book)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF295 .C645 2018 ✔ Available Place Hold