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Motor Learning and Control, 7/e

Richard A. Magill, Louisiana State University

ISBN: 0072557222
Copyright year: 2004

Table of Contents



UNIT I - INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1 The classification of motor skills
2 The measurement of motor performance
3 Motor abilities

UNIT II - INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR CONTROL

4 Motor control theories
5 Performance characteristics of complex skills
6 Proprioception and vision
7 Action preparation

UNIT III - ATTENTION AND MEMORY

8 Attention as a limited capacity resource
9 Memory components, forgetting, and strategies

UNIT IV - INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR LEARNING

10 Defining and assessing learning
11 The stages of learning
12 Transfer of learning

UNIT V - INSTRUCTION AND AUGMENTED FEEDBACK

13 Demonstration and verbal instructions
14 Effects of augmented feedback on skill learning

UNIT VI--PRACTICE CONDITIONS

15 Practice variability
16 Practice distribution and amount of practice
17 Whole and part practice
18 Mental practice practice practice


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