ABSTRACT

Athletes are dependent upon a constant supply of accurate and reliable information from the environment whilst performing complex movements.

Visual Perception and Action in Sport examines the information which is perceived by the human visual system and the way it is utilised to support actions in sport. It focuses attention on the rich diversity of sport-related studies drawn together from a number of theoretical approaches. Divided into three sections, this book covers:

* indirect theories of perception and action
* direct theories of perception and action
* skill acquisition in the sports context.

Each of the sections features learning objectives, summary, and study questions to help facilitate student learning. Throughout the text, the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise is emphasised.

All three authors are specialists have expertise in the teaching and researching of motor learning and control in sport.

part A|186 pages

Cognition in action

chapter 1|23 pages

Indirect theories of perception and action

An overview

chapter 2|34 pages

Attention in sport

chapter 4|47 pages

Anticipation and decision-making in sport

chapter 5|42 pages

Visual search strategy in sport

part B|103 pages

Perception and action

part C|86 pages

Skill acquisition in sport: Cognitive and dynamical systems perspectives

chapter 8|47 pages

The acquisition of movement coordination

chapter 9|36 pages

Observational learning in sport