ABSTRACT

With an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features, the fourth edition of Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners offers the best practical introduction to motor learning available. This reader-friendly text approaches motor learning in accessible and simple terms, and lays a theoretical foundation for assessing performance; providing effective instruction; and designing practice, rehabilitation, and training experiences that promote skill acquisition.

Features such as Exploration Activities and Cerebral Challenges involve students at every stage, while a broad range of examples helps readers put theory into practice. The book also provides access to a fully updated companion website, which includes laboratory exercises, an instructors’ manual, a test bank, and lecture slides.

As a complete resource for teaching an evidence-based approach to practical motor learning, this is an essential text for practitioners and students who plan to work in physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, coaching, physical therapy, or dance.

chapter 1|26 pages

Introduction to Motor Learning and Control

chapter 2|24 pages

Understanding Movement Preparation

chapter 4|32 pages

Behavioral Theories of Motor Control

chapter 6|26 pages

Stages of Learning

chapter 8|36 pages

Skill Presentation

chapter 9|32 pages

Principles of Practice Design

chapter 10|26 pages

Practice Schedules

chapter 11|20 pages

Diagnosing Errors

chapter 12|30 pages

Correcting Errors

chapter |8 pages

Epilogue: Teaching Scenarios