Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis

Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis

by RichardSchmidt (Author)

Synopsis

Motor Control and Learning, 6th Edition focuses on the many factors that influence the quality of movement and how these skills are acquired. This new edition builds on the foundational work of Richard Schmidt and Timothy Lee set out in the previous editions. With three additional authors, the book now offers a range and depth of knowledge from new directions in motor control and learning. The comprehensive guide begins with a brief introduction to the field, important concepts and research methods. This is followed by a thorough coverage of all the motor control topics including closed-loop perspective, speed and accuracy and coordination. The book's third section deals with motor learning, exploring the effects of attentional focus and the role of feedback. Motor Control and Learning, 6th Edition also comes with a web resource, offering over 40 narratives and discussion questions.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 552
Edition: 6
Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Published: 19 Feb 2018

ISBN 10: 1492547751
ISBN 13: 9781492547754

Author Bio
Richard A. Schmidt, PhD, passed away in 2015, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking research in motor control and learning. He authored and coauthored all five of the previous editions of this popular text. Timothy Lee is a professor emeritus in the department of kinesiology at McMaster University, Ontario. He has published extensively in motor behaviour and psychology journals since 1979. He has also served as editor of the Journal of Motor Behavior.