Motor Behaviour
Control, Learning and Development

By (author) Pedro Passos,João Barreiros

ISBN13: 9781032893655

Imprint: Routledge

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Published: 02/06/2025

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Description
Motor Behavior: Control, Learning and Development explores the realm of Motor Behavior, a field intricately examining human action and movement across a lifetime—from their initial acquisition to refinement and evolution. This discipline provides a profound lens through which we comprehend the complex dynamics of human physicality. Presented across four sections, each progressively guiding the reader from fundamental insights into the workings of the human body to more intricate subjects pertaining to motor control and learning, Motor Behavior: Control, Learning and Development equips readers with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate mechanisms governing the human body during movement. Additionally, this book clarifies current perspectives on control and learning. Recognizing the perpetual evolution of science, there are short stories interspersed throughout the text. These narratives contextualize the unfolding tapestry of scientific knowledge, encouraging readers to adopt an open-minded stance towards the topic. Tailored for students navigating the academic terrain in both bachelor's and master's degrees, this cutting-edge new textbook is keyreading for all students on Motor Control, Motor Learning, Motor Development, Skill Acquisition courses and related modules.
Introduction Section 1: Learning and Behavior 1. What Is Motor Learning? 2. Memory and Learning 3. Learning as a Process of Change – The Learning Curve 4. The Complexity of Motor Behavior Section 2: Control and Learning of Voluntary Movements 5. The Control of Voluntary Movements 6. Perceptual Information and Motor Learning 7. Lateral Asymmetry 8. Emotion, Motor Behavior and Learning Section 3: Managing Information and Learning 9. Managing Information 10. The Ecological Approach to Motor Control 11. A Schema Theory of Motor Learning 12. Learning And Interpersonal Coordination 13. Guiding Learning 14. Creative Behavior Section 4: Learning Throughout Life 15. Motor Learning, Development and Aging 16. Aging: A Continuous Learning Process
  • Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology
  • Biomechanics, human kinetics
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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