Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis - Couverture rigide

Schmidt, Richard A.; Lee, Timothy D.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0736079610 ISBN 13 : 9780736079617

Editeur : Human Kinetics Publishers, 2011

Synopsis

Motor Control and Learning Offers an introduction to the field that 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. It frames the important issues, theories, people and research from the field in a reader-friendly way. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Significantly updated with current research, new learning features, and more references, the fifth edition of Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Approach expertly combines text, figures, and practical examples to explain this complex topic in a clear and comprehensive manner. This outstanding introduction to the field focuses on motor behavior 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. Additionally, the text examines some of the neurological and biomechanical processes that create complex movement behaviors, reflecting the convergence toward a shared understanding of complex movement behaviors across the fields of motor behavior and motor learning, motor control, and biomechanics.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Richard A. Schmidt, PhD, is professor emeritus in the department of psychology at UCLA. He currently runs his own consulting firm, Human Performance Research, working in the area of human factors and human performance. Known as one of the leaders in research on motor behavior, Dr. Schmidt has more than 35 years' experience in this area and has published widely.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0736079610
• ISBN 13: 9780736079617
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 592