Table of Contents

PART 1 Motor learning and skill acquisition in physical education and sport Chapter 1 Introduction to motor learning and skill acquisition Chapter 2 Skills in sport and physical education Chapter 3 Learning and performance of motor skills Chapter 4 Changes in learning of motor skills PART 2 Motor control in physical education and sport Chapter 5 Neuromuscular mechanisms Chapter 6 Senses influencing performance and motor learning Chapter 7 Cognitive approaches to motor control and motor learning Chapter 8 Dynamic systems approaches to motor control and learning Chapter 9 Movement planning and preparation PART 3 Preparing to apply motor learning and skill acquisition in physical education and sport Chapter 10 Abilities and learning styles Chapter 11 Motivation and confidence Chapter 12 Attention and memory Chapter 13 Transfer of learning PART 4 Applying motor learning and skill acquisition in physical education and sport Chapter 14 Presenting skills and tasks Chapter 15 Practice schedules Chapter 16 Varying practice Chapter 17 Practice design and planning Chapter 18 Application of other types of practice Chapter 19 Feedback Chapter 20 Providing feedback Chapter 21 Instructional approaches

About the Author

Michael Spittle is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University.