Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners

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Edition: 1st
Format: Nonspecific Binding
Pub. Date: 2003-09-05
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

"Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners" is designed to provide an applications-based approach to the principles of motor learning and control. The goal of the text is tp prepare future practitioners to be able to design experiences that will maximize their students', athletes', clients', and patients' skill acquisition and performance potential. The text is particularly intended for students of physical education, coaching, physical and occupational therapy and athletic training.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Motor Learning and Control
Understanding Movement Preparation
Behavioral Theories of Motor Control
Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control
Stages of Learning
The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations
Skill Presentation
Practice Design Factors
Practice Schedules
Diagnosing Errors
Correcting Errors
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