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ISE Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications 12th edition


ISE Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications 12th edition

Paperback by Magill, Richard; Anderson, David

ISE Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications

£58.99

ISBN:
9781260570557
Publication Date:
27 Apr 2020
Edition/language:
12th edition / English
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Pages:
1120 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 1 May 2024
ISE Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications

Description

Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications, 12e, is an introduction to the study of motor learning and control for students who aspire to become practitioners in exercise science, physical education, and other movement-oriented professions. Each chapter presents motor learning and control as a set of principles and guidelines based on research evidence. The authors' clear writing style and practical applications will help students build a solid foundation and prepare them for further exploration on their own. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. Access to your instructors homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.

Contents

Preface Dedication UNIT ONE Introduction to Motor Skills and Abilities 1 The Classification of Motor Skills 2 The Measurement of Motor Performance 3 Motor Abilities UNIT TWO Introduction to Motor Control 4 Neuromotor Basis for Motor Control 5 Motor Control Theories 6 Sensory Components of Motor Control 7 Performance and Motor Control Characteristics of Functional Skills 8 Action Preparation UNIT THREE Attention and Memory 9 Attention as a Limited Capacity Resource 10 Memory Components, Forgetting, and Strategies UNIT FOUR Introduction to Motor Skill Learning 11 Defining and Assessing Learning 12 The Stages of Learning 13 Transfer of Learning UNIT FIVE Instruction and Augmented Feedback 14 Demonstration and Verbal Instructions 15 Augmented Feedback UNIT SIX Practice Conditions 16 Practice Variability and Specificity 17 The Amount and Distribution of Practice 18 Whole and Part Practice 19 Mental Practice Glossary References Name Index Subject Index

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