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.

Most concise and best value introduction to motor control, learning and development available

Accessible and highly illustrated, allowing readers to quickly grasp complex concepts

Fully revised and updated, the new edition includes brand new chapters on motor learning and aging and implicit versus explicit learning

New edition includes new pedagogy in the shape of research highlights, classroom activities and review questions to aid student learning, while maintaining applicability as a resource for practitioners

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

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

Über den Autor

Andrea Utley is a Reader in Motor Control and Development in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Leeds, UK

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