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Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition

Michael Spittle
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Product details

  • ISBN 9781352011623
  • Weight: 1200g
  • Dimensions: 200 x 276mm
  • Publication Date: 03 Mar 2021
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Description

Integrating theory with practice, this core textbook provides a structured and sequential introduction to motor learning and motor control. Part 1 begins by introducing what motor learning is and how movement is controlled, before exploring how a learning environment may be manipulated to assist in the learning and performance of movement skills. Part 2 explores motor control from neural, behavioural and dynamic systems perspectives. Part 3 provides an overview of considerations in applying motor learning and skill acquisition principles to physical education, exercise and sports science. Chapters are illustrated with flowcharts and diagrams to aid students' understanding, and include activities and end-of-chapter review questions to consolidate knowledge.

Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition is essential reading for all Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science and Sports Coaching students.

New to this Edition:
- New and updated chapters on skill acquisition approaches, talent identification and development, and performance analysis and feedback as well as separate chapters on practice design and task modification, and practice organisation and planning
- Contains additional content on decision-making, tactical and strategic skills, traditional and constraints-led skill acquisition approaches, practice design, and skill-drill and game-based practice for skill acquisition
- Supported by a bank of online lecturer resources, including PowerPoints, MCQs and lab activities
About Michael Spittle
Michael Spittle is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University. He teaches and researches in the areas of motor learning, skill acquisition, motor development, and applied movement science. Michael has an undergraduate degree and honours in physical education, postgraduate qualifications in education and psychology, and a PhD in motor learning and skill acquisition. He is the author of numerous journal articles and textbooks on skill acquisition in physical education and sport. Michael's research focuses on skill acquisition in areas such as practice design, performance analysis, sports analytics, performance-enhancing technologies, developing game sense, mental practice and imagery, and decision-making training in settings ranging from physical education through to high-performance sport.

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