1. Introduction. 2. What Is a Skill? 3. The Human Motor System. 4. The Learning Process. 5. Individual Differences. 6. Memory and Motor Skill Learning. 7. Theories of Motor Control and Motor Learning. 8. The Stages of Learning. 9. Preparing Learners for Practice: Motivation and Attention 10. Providing Instructions and Demonstrations. 11. Scheduling the Learning Experience. 12. Providing Feedback. Appendixes (Including Labs).

The goal of Motor Learning and Control: From Theory to Practice, International Edition is to introduce students to the dynamic field of motor learning and control in ways that are meaningful, accessible, and thought-provoking. This text offers a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the major areas of study in motor learning and control using several different perspectives applied to scholarly study and research in the field. Presenting the most current theories applied to the study and understanding of motor skills, this text is filled with practical examples and interactive applications to help students prepare for careers in movement-related fields.
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Intends to introduce students to the dynamic field of motor learning and control. This text offers a comprehensive overview of the major areas of study in motor learning and control using several different perspectives applied to scholarly study and research in the field.
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1. Introduction. 2. What Is a Skill? 3. The Human Motor System. 4. The Learning Process. 5. Individual Differences. 6. Memory and Motor Skill Learning. 7. Theories of Motor Control and Motor Learning. 8. The Stages of Learning. 9. Preparing Learners for Practice: Motivation and Attention 10. Providing Instructions and Demonstrations. 11. Scheduling the Learning Experience. 12. Providing Feedback. Appendixes (Including Labs).
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Product details

ISBN
9780840053589
Published
2010-09-10
Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc
Weight
774 gr
Height
234 mm
Width
187 mm
Thickness
20 mm
Age
05, UU
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
440

Biographical note

Dr. William H. Edwards is professor and director of the motor learning laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science at California State University, Sacramento. He received his B.S. degree from California State Polytechnic University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in kinesiology from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining the faculty at Sacramento State, Professor Edwards served on the faculties of USC, San Diego State University, and the University of Arkansas. Professor Edwards teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in motor learning and motor control, and graduate courses in research methods and design at Sacramento State. His current research focuses on identifying the factors most responsible for high levels of performance across a wide variety of motor activities and domains.