Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis

Author:   Richard A. Schmidt ,  Timothy D. Lee
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Edition:   5th Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780736079617


Pages:   592
Publication Date:   30 March 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 To 99
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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This book is significantly updated with current research, new learning features and more references. This outstanding introduction to the field focuses on motor behaviour that can be observed directly as well as the many factors that affect the quality of these performances and the ease with which they can be learned. This long-awaited new edition frames the important issues, theories, people and research from the field in a reader-friendly way, giving students a clear introduction to the most current information available. Schmidt and Lee, respected researchers and authors have refreshed this classic and comprehensive text.

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Author:   Richard A. Schmidt ,  Timothy D. Lee
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Edition:   5th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.588kg
ISBN:  

9780736079617


ISBN 10:   0736079610
Pages:   592
Publication Date:   30 March 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 To 99
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Evolution of a Field of Study; Chapter 2. Methodology for Studying; Chapter 3. Human Information Processing; Chapter 4. Attention and Performance; Chapter 5. Sensory Contributions to Motor Control; Chapter 6. Central Contributions to Motor Control; Chapter 7. Principles of Speed and Accuracy; Chapter 8. Coordination; Chapter 9. Individual Differences and Capabilities; Chapter 10. Motor Learning Concepts and Research Methods.

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Richard Schmidt, is professor emeritus in the department of psychology at UCLA. Dr. Schmidt has more than 35 years' experience in this area and has published widely. Timothy Lee, is a professor in the department of kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He has published extensively in motor behaviour and psychology journals since 1979.

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