Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition: Applications for Physical Education and Sport - Paperback

by Michael Spittle (Author)

Integrating theory with practice, this core textbook provides a structured and sequential introduction to motor learning and motor control. Part 1 begins by introducing what motor learning is and how movement is controlled, before exploring how a learning environment may be manipulated to assist in the learning and performance of movement skills. Part 2 explores motor control from neural, behavioural and dynamic systems perspectives. Part 3 provides an overview of considerations in applying motor learning and skill acquisition principles to physical education, exercise and sports science. Chapters are illustrated with flowcharts and diagrams to aid students' understanding, and include activities and end-of-chapter review questions to consolidate knowledge.

Author Biography

Michael Spittle is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University. He teaches and researches in the areas of motor learning, skill acquisition, motor development, and applied movement science. Michael has an undergraduate degree and honours in physical education, postgraduate qualifications in education and psychology, and a PhD in motor learning and skill acquisition. He is the author of numerous journal articles and textbooks on skill acquisition in physical education and sport. Michael's research focuses on skill acquisition in areas such as practice design, performance analysis, sports analytics, performance-enhancing technologies, developing game sense, mental practice and imagery, and decision-making training in settings ranging from physical education through to high-performance sport.
Michael Spittle is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University. He teaches and researches in the areas of motor learning, skill acquisition, motor development, and applied movement science. Michael has an undergraduate degree and honours in physical education, postgraduate qualifications in education and psychology, and a PhD in motor learning and skill acquisition. He is the author of numerous journal articles and textbooks on skill acquisition in physical education and sport. Michael's research focuses on skill acquisition in areas such as practice design, performance analysis, sports analytics, performance-enhancing technologies, developing game sense, mental practice and imagery, and decision-making training in settings ranging from physical education through to high-performance sport.