Motor Learning and Performance

482 Pages·07.31 MB·English

by  Richard Schmidt

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Motor Learning and Performance
From Principles to Application
Fifth Edition
Richard A. Schmidt
Timothy D. Lee
Human Kinetics
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Schmidt, Richard A., 1941- author.
Motor learning and performance : from principles to application / Richard A. Schmidt, Timothy D. Lee. -- Fifth edition.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
I. Lee, Timothy Donald, 1955- author. II. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Learning. 2. Motor Activity. 3. Kinesthesis. 4. Psychomotor Performance. BF 295]
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152.3'34--dc23
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ISBN-10: 1-4504-4361-3 (print)
ISBN-13: 978-1-4504-4361-6 (print)
Copyright © 2014 by Richard A. Schmidt and Timothy D. Lee
Copyright © 2008, 2004, 2000 by Richard A. Schmidt and Craig A. Wrisberg
Copyright © 1991 by Richard A. Schmidt
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Dedication
Jack A. Adams (1922-2010) was a giant in motor learning research. His passing marks a sad
personal loss for us as well as a huge professional loss to motor learning research across the
world. This book is dedicated to Jack’s memory in appreciation for all he taught us.
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Contents
Dedication
Preface
Student and Instructor Resources
Acknowledgments
Credits
Chapter 1: Introduction to Motor Learning and Performance
Why Study Motor Skills?
The Science of Motor Learning and Performance
Defining Skills
Components of Skills
Classifying Skills
Understanding Performance and Learning
Summary
Part I: Principles of Human Skilled Performance
Chapter 2: Processing Information and Making Decisions
The Information-Processing Approach
Reaction Time and Decision Making
Memory Systems
Summary
Chapter 3: Attention and Performance
What Is Attention?
Limitations in Stimulus Identification
Limitations in Response Selection
Limitations in Movement Programming
Decision Making Under Stress
Summary
Chapter 4: Sensory Contributions to Skilled Performance
Sources of Sensory Information
Processing Sensory Information
Principles of Visual Control
Audition and Motor Control
Summary
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Chapter 5: Motor Programs
Motor Program Theory
Evidence for Motor Programs
Motor Programs and the Conceptual Model
Problems in Motor Program Theory: The Novelty and Storage Problems
Generalized Motor Program Theory
Summary
Chapter 6: Principles of Speed, Accuracy, and Coordination
Speed–Accuracy Trade-Offs
Sources of Error in Rapid Movements
Exceptions to the Speed–Accuracy Trade-Off
Analyzing a Rapid Movement: Baseball Batting
Accuracy in Coordinated Actions
Summary
Chapter 7: Individual Differences
The Study of Individual Differences
Abilities Versus Skills
Is There a General Motor Ability?
Abilities and the Production of Skills
Prediction and Selection Based on Ability
Summary
Part II: Principles of Skill Learning
Chapter 8: Introduction to Motor Learning
Motor Learning Defined
How Is Motor Learning Measured?
Distinguishing Learning From Performance
Transfer of Learning
Summary
Chapter 9: Skill Acquisition, Retention, and Transfer
Skill Acquisition
Skill Retention
Skill Transfer
Summary
Chapter 10: Organizing and Scheduling Practice
Off-Task Practice Considerations
Organizing Practice and Rest
Variable Versus Constant Practice
Blocked Versus Random Practice
Summary
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Chapter 11: Augmented Feedback
Feedback Classifications
Functions of Augmented Feedback
How Much Feedback to Give
When to Give Feedback
Summary
Glossary
References
About the Authors
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