Definition of motor control - the study of neural, behavioral, environmental, and synergistic mechanisms
responsible for human movement and stability
Definition of motor learning - process involved in acquiring motor skills and variables/factors that
promote/inhibit this acquisition
Definition of motor development - study of changes in motor behavior reflecting maturation and
environment
The learner influence on the performer - - previous skill learning
- motivations
- age and developmental readiness
- psychological characteristics
- fitness level
- body constraints/movements
The nature of the skill influence on the performer - - performed in isolation/others
- rapid/slow execution
- perceptual demands
- stable/changing conditions
- equipment
- rules (constraint)
The environment influence on the performer - - environmental predictability
- presence of observers
- environmental context
- constraints on movement possibilities
, - perceptual elements in environment
Distinction of discrete and continuous skills - discrete has a definite beginning and end (ex. vball serve,
free throw, kick), while continuous appears to have no beginning or end (ex. cycling, swimming, running)
Distinction between skill and technique - skill - general movement pattern adapted to limitations or
constraints of a particular activity
technique - when a particular type of the same skill is performed (increased effectiveness)
What makes a skill basic versus complex? - if a skill is discrete vs. continuous
also the more complex timing and spatial factors increase complexity
How do timing and spatial factors influence skill development? - increases the complexity of a skill and
requires accuracy
Definition of a motor program - the pattern of neural activity required to perform the desired
movement.
(outcome - co-ordinated movement of specific muscles)
What does motor muscle recruitment involve (4 factors)? - 1. selection of correct/appropriate muscles
2. the co-ordination and sequence of these muscle actions
3. appropriate force application by muscles
4. inhibition of other muscles
Definition of a voluntary movement versus involuntary movement - voluntary - conscious awareness,
brain has motor program to perform skill and attention is directed toward action or purpose
involuntary - not consciously aware, automatic
Distinction between the central and peripheral nervous systems - central - brain and spinal cord
peripheral - all nerves extending from brain or spinal cord
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