Textbook for undergraduate courses that merge motor development and motor learning. A reference for researchers in motor behavior, coaching education, and physical education.
Table of Contents:
Part I. Theory and Foundational Concepts
Chapter 1. Perspectives in Motor Behavior
Defining Terms in Motor Behavior
Motor Control
Motor Learning
Motor Development
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 2. Understanding Movement Control
Reaction Time
Attention
Arousal
Sensory Contributions
Memory
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 3. Theoretical Constructs in Motor Behavior
Information-Processing Theory
Ecological Approach
Dynamic Systems Approach
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 4. Stages of Skill Acquisition
Mountain of Motor Development
Motor Learning Stages
Link to Dynamic Systems Approach
Practical Use of the Learning Models
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 5. Assessing Motor Learning
Indicators of Motor Skill Learning
Performance and Learning Tests
Games Classification for Promoting Transfer
Promoting Positive Transfer for Any Motor Skill
Summary
Learning Aids
Part II. Life Span Physical Activity and Movement
Chapter 6. Infant Motor Development
Prenatal Development
Sensory Capabilities
Early Movements
Infants at Risk
Assessment
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 7. Fundamental Skills in Childhood
Fundamental Movement Skills
Fundamental Locomotor and Manipulative Skills
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 8. Movement in Adulthood
Aging
Physical Activity
Peak Athletic Performance
Movement Patterns
Summary
Learning Aids
Part III. Functional and Structural Constraints
Chapter 9. Physical Development
Nature and Nurture
Physical Growth and Maturation
Body System Constraints
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 10. Physical Aging
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Aerobic Capacity
Cardiovascular System
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Body Composition
Sensory Systems
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 11. Cognitive Development
Intellectual Development
Types of Knowledge
Attention
Memory
Sport Expertise
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 12. Psychosocial and Social–Affective Development
Psychosocial Constraints
Social–Affective Constraints
Self-Regulation
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 13. Psychosocial and Cognitive Factors in Adulthood
Psychosocial Factors
Cognitive Function
Summary
Learning Aids
Part IV. Designing Developmentally Appropriate Programs
Chapter 14. Physical, Affective, and Instructional Factors
Gold Standards Versus Variability
Physical Factors
Affective Factors
Instructional Factors
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 15. Prepractice Considerations
Goal Setting
Demonstrations
Verbal Instruction
Directing Attention and Providing Guidance
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 16. Practice
Amount of Practice
Variable Practice
Contextual Interference Effect
Practice Specificity
Part and Whole Practice
Mental Practice and Imagery
Distribution of Practice
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 17. Feedback
Functions of Feedback
Types and Modalities of Feedback
Providing Effective Feedback
Summary
Learning Aids
Chapter 18. Devising a Plan
Ecological Task Analysis
Case Studies
Summary
Learning Aids
