Bios Instant Notes in Motor Control, Learning and Development

Klappentext Instant Notes in Motor Control! Learning and Development provides an overview of how the brain and nervous system control movement! and how new movements are learned and improved. The early chapters set the scene by defining the field and discussing the measurement of movement. This leads to chapters that explain how we control movement and learn to control movement. The final section considers the development of motor skills. The topics covered in this text provide foundation knowledge that is vital for any individual who is working in the movement context as a teacher! coach! or therapist. Each chapter can be read in isolation but links are made and related topics highlighted. Due to the wide range of information contained in the book! it will be relevant to students studying all sports-related courses! including sport coaching courses. Zusammenfassung Offers an overview of how the brain and nervous system control movement! and how new movements are learned and improved. This book covers topics that provide foundation knowledge needed for individuals working in the movement context as a teacher! coach! or therapist. It is suitable for students studying sports-related courses. Inhaltsverzeichnis A. What is Motor Control?  B. Classification of Skill  C. Measurement in Motor Control  D. Theories of Control  E. Information Processing  F. The Central Nervous System (Neurological Issues)  G. Sensory Contributions to Control  H. Theories of Motor Learning  I. Stages of Motor Learning  J. Memory  K. Implications for Practice  L. The Role and Function of Feedback  M. Theories of Motor Development  N. Development of Fundamental Movement Skills

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Astill, Sarah (University of Southampton Astill, Andrea Utley, Andrea (University of Leeds Utley, Andrea Astill Utley, UTLEY ANDREA ASTILL SARAH
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.02.2008
• EAN: 9780415391399
• ISBN: 978-0-415-39139-9
• No. of pages: 244
• Series: Instant Notes; Instant Notes
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine