Cheryl Coker

Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 398
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. September 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000415629
• Artikelnr.: 62409121

Autorenporträt

Cheryl A. Coker is a motor learning specialist who draws from her experiences as a teacher, coach, and athlete to assist practitioners in putting theory into practice. In addition to Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners, she has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters, and has given over 100 presentations throughout the United States and internationally. She is a Fellow of the Research Consortium in the Society of Health and Physical Educators and of the North American Society of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Professionals. Coker lives in New Hampshire where she teaches in the Physical Therapy program at Plymouth State University, and enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family, friends, and her Bernese Mountain Dog, Tucker.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Tables and Figures
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Motor Learning and Control
Chapter 2 - Understanding Movement Preparation
Chapter 3 - The Role of Attention, Arousal and Visual Search in Movement
Preparation
Chapter 4 - Behavioral Theories of Motor Control
Chapter 5 - Neural Mechanisms: Contributions and Control
Chapter 6 - Stages of Learning
Chapter 7 - The Learner: Pre-Instruction Considerations
Chapter 8 - Skill Presentation
Chapter 9 - Principles of Practice Design
Chapter 10 - Practice Schedules
Chapter 11 - Diagnosing Errors
Chapter 12 - Correcting Errors
Epilogue - Cases
References
Index