Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners

List of contents

List of Tables and Figures
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Motor Learning and Control
Chapter 2 - Understanding Movement Preparation
Chapter 3 - The Role of Attention, Arousal and Visual Search in Movement Preparation
Chapter 4 - Behavioral Theories of Motor Control
Chapter 5 - Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control
Chapter 6 - Stages of Learning
Chapter 7 - The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations
Chapter 8 - Skill Presentation
Chapter 9 - Principles of Practice Design
Chapter 10 - Practice Schedules
Chapter 11 - Diagnosing Errors
Chapter 12 - Correcting Errors
Epilogue – Cases
References
Index

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Cheryl Coker, Cheryl (Plymouth State University Coker, Coker Cheryl
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9780367480530
• ISBN: 978-0-367-48053-0
• No. of pages: 380
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