Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition

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.

Preface
Part 1: Motor Learning
Chapter 1: Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition
Chapter 2: Movement and Sport Skills
Chapter 3: Learning and Performance of Motor Skills
Chapter 4: Changes in Learning
Chapter 5: Abilities and Talent Identification and Development
Chapter 6: Transfer of Learning
Part 2: Motor Control
Chapter 7: Attention and Memory
Chapter 8: Movement Planning and Preparation
Chapter 9: Senses Influencing Motor Control and Motor Learning
Chapter 10: Neuromuscular Mechanisms
Chapter 11: Theories of Motor Control and Motor Learning
Part 3: Skill Acquisition
Chapter 12: Skill Acquisition Approaches and Instructional Methods
Chapter 13: Skill and Task Presentation and Instruction
Chapter 14: Practice Schedules
Chapter 15: Practice Variability
Chapter 16: Practice Design and Task Modification.
Chapter 17: Practice Organisation and Planning
Chapter 18: Other Types of Practice
Chapter 19: Performance Analysis and Feedback
Chapter 20: Providing Feedback
Index.