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Overview
This up-to-date book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of motor control and motor learning. The authors integrate knowledge from the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience to provide readers with a more complete understanding of the multilevel processes that contribute to the acquisition and control of movement skills. Each section of the book introduces the most important theoretical models in each particular area, followed by theoretical principles and illustrations with practical examples drawn from movement, skill, and clinical settings. The breadth of the practical applications will appeal to readers preparing to enter professions that require a strong knowledge of motor control and learning principles. Movement, skill, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, transfer of motor learning, contemporary motor control theories, measurement techniques, application of theory, real-life aspects of motor control and learning. For all readers interested in issues relating to motor learning and control.
Synopsis
Combining neurophysiology and psychology, this upper level textbook introduces the prominent motor control theories and the scientific evidence in support of each theory, then focuses on the theoretical concepts underlying the acquisition and retention of learned movement skills. The second edition adds a final chapter on the transfer of motor learning. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR