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An understanding of the scientific principles underpinning the learning and execution of fundamental and skilled movements is of central importance in disciplines across the sport and exercise sciences. The second edition of Motor Control, Learning and Development: Instant Notes offers students an accessible, clear and concise introduction to the core concepts of motor behavior, from learning through to developing expertise.
Including two brand new chapters on implicit versus explicit learning and motor control and aging, this new edition is fully revised and updated, and covers:
- definitions, theories and measurements of motor control;
- information processing, neurological issues and sensory factors in control;
- theories and stages of motor learning;
- memory and feedback;
- the development of fundamental movement skills;
- and the application of theory to coaching and rehabilitation practice.
Highly illustrated and well-formatted, the book allows readers to grasp complex ideas quickly, through learning objectives, research highlights, review questions and activities, and encourages students to deepen their understanding through further reading suggestions. This is important foundational reading for any student taking classes in motor control, learning or behavior or skill acquisition, or a clear and concise reference for any practicing sports coach, physical education teacher or rehabilitation specialist.
List of contents
Preface
1. What is Motor Control?
2. Classification of Skill
3. Measurement and Assessment in Motor Control
4. Theories of Control
5. Information-Processing
6. Neurological Issues
7. Sensory Contributions to Control
8. Theories of Motor Learning
9. Stages of Motor Learning need art files
10. Memory
11. Implications for Coaching and Rehabilitation
12. The Role and Function of Feedback
13. Explicit Versus Implicit Learning
14. Motor Development
15. Development of Fundamental Movement Skills
16. Motor Control and Aging
About the author
Andrea Utley is a Reader in Motor Control and Development in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Leeds, UK
Summary
The second edition of Motor Control, Learning and Development Instant Notes, under a new title, offers an accessible introduction to the core concepts of motor behaviour, from learning to developing expertise. Illustrated and well-formatted, the book includes learning objectives, research highlights, review questions, and read
