Motor Control and Learning: An Explorative Approach

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Author(s): David Dapeng Chen
ISBN: 9781680757521
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2018
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Format: GRLContent (online access)

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Motor Control and Learning: An Explorative Approach

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Highlights of the Ebook and How to Benefit from Them

  • Interactive and explorative: One of the prominent features of this online ebook that you can explore the key concepts and theories within the book through hyperlinks and constant assessment activities, which provide quick feedback or clear definitions.
  • Online ebook activities including videos and such self-assessment tools as multiple choice, filling in the blanks, matching, and short-answer items. I suggest that you complete these exercises after completing the related readings. When you are done, you can submit your answers and get feedback. Your grade will be partially determined by the quantity and quality of your work (see the course syllabus). 
  • Online quizzes and exams. Online quizzes and exams open and close based on the schedules described in the syllabus. You will need to pay attention to the schedule. There will be no make-up quizzes or exams if you forget to take them.
  • Strong emphasis on neurological mechanisms underlying motor control and learning processes. Don’t panic if you don’t have a strong background in neuroscience. Class lectures and activities will help you master the most important concepts. Hard work and willingness to learn new concepts are also helpful.
  • Glossary items and their links inside the ebook. Many keys concepts are underlined and their definitions will pop up when the cursor moves over them. You can also study the glossary at the end of each chapter.
  • Summary tables inside the ebook. Use the summary tables inside the book to help you make comparisons and contrasts to have a better understanding of difficult concepts and theories.
  • The numerous quality images and figures are designed to improve your memory of related concepts.
  • Current motor control and learning theories and their applications in teaching, coaching, and clinical rehabilitation. Make an effort to master these fundamental theories and principles. They will serve you well in your future careers.
  • “Reflections” activities allow the reader to have an in-depth look into some issues of motor control or learning. One feature of this ebook is called “Reflections,” which features stories, important studies, and questions. Using them to establish some “emotional” connections with the “dry” materials in the text.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Motor Control and Learning

  • Key Definitions of Motor Control and Learning
  • History of Motor Control and Learning
  • Classification of Motor Skills
  • Motor Abilities and Motor Skills
  • Classification of Games

 

Chapter 2: Research Methods in Motor Control and Learning

  • Problem-Solving in Motor Control and Learning Research
  • Scientific Research Process in Motor Control and Learning
  • Measurement of Motor Performance
  • Measuring Learning and Transfer

 

Chapter 3: Motor Control Theories and Issues

  • Values and Criteria of Scientific Theories
  • Evolution of Motor Control Theories
  • The Reflex/Hierarchical Theory
  • Information-Processing Theories
  • Dynamical Systems Theory
  • The Ecological Theory

 

Chapter 4: Neurophysiological Basis of Motor Control: Somatosensory, Visual, and Vestibular Contributions

  • Organization of the Central Nervous System
  • Neuron – The Fundamental Unit of the Nervous System
  • Sensory Transduction and Sensory Receptors
  • Somatosensation
  • Visual System
  • Vestibular System

 

Chapter 5: Neurophysiological Basis of Motor Control: The Motor System

  • General Organizational Principles of the Motor system
  • The Descending Motor Pathways
  • The Cerebellum
  • The Basal Ganglia
  • The Spinal Cord
  • The Peripheral Motor System—Muscles and Motor Units
  • The Peripheral Motor System—Reflexive Control of Movement

 

Chapter 6: Theories of Motor Learning

  • Definition of Motor Learning and Forms of Motor Learning Defined
  • Theories of Motor Skill Acquisition
  • Stage Theories of Motor Learning
  • Emerging Theories and Issues of Motor Learning

 

Chapter 7: Attention and Memory

  • Attention, Skill Acquisition, and Performance
  • Neural Basis of Attention
  • Memory Defined and Models of Memory
  • Neural Basis of Memory

 

Chapter 8: Preparing the Learner for Motor Skill Acquisition

  • Intrinsic Motivation, Growth Mindset, and Teaching Strategies
  • Skill Presentation and Observational Learning
  • Self-Regulation, Observational Learning, and Guided Discovery Learning

 

Chapter 9: Elements of Effective Practice

  • General Principles of Practice Design and Organization
  • Nonlinear Pedagogy
  • Practice Structuring and Scheduling
  • Mental Practice
  • Augmented Feedback