Description
Book SynopsisWith an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features, the fifth edition of Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners 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.
Features such as Exploration Activities and Cerebral Challenges involve students at every stage, while a broad range of examples helps readers put theory into practice. The book also provides access to a fully updated companion website, which includes laboratory exercises, an instructors' manual, a test bank, and lecture slides.
As a complete resource for teaching an evidence-based approach to practical motor learning, this is an essential text for undergrad and post-grad students, researchers, and pra
Trade Review
"I have found this text to be helpful in engaging my students and creating a leaning environment that is interactive. As a result I have had a positive interchange between instructor and students."
Charla Bouranis, Salem State University, USA
"Within my 17 years of teaching in higher education, I have never adopted another textbook for teaching motor learning because this text is so complete."
George Walker, Cumberland University, USA
Table of ContentsList 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
