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Motor Learning and Performance
by
Richard A. Schmidt; Timothy D. Lee
ISBN: 9781492593157
Publication Date: 2019-09-18
Schmidt, R. A., & Lee, T. D. (2019). Motor learning and performance: From principles to application (6th ed.). Human Kinetics. Chapter 5: Motor Programs
Chapter 6: Principles of Speed, Accuracy, and Timing
Chapter 7: Performance of Complex Movements
Chapter 8: Introduction to Motor Learning
Gerbrian, M. (2021). The power of attentional focus: Part 1 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dKzQ3bB88 Dr. Gerbrian discusses the constrained action hypothesis and where we focus our attention when we are using our bodies will influence results. She relates Dr. Wolfe’s studies and research in windsurfing and body mechanics to illustrate her points. Move focus from your body to external focus and the effect you want to achieve to improve outcomes.
Gerbrian, M. (2021). The power of attentional focus: Part 2 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJxhSI7TZGQ&t=410s Dr. Gerbrian discusses musicians who went through a mechanical study with a specific goal on focus and movement. Focus on sound or fingers made a difference in results. She also analyzes distal and proximal focus in various sports.
Gerbrian, M. (2021). The power of attentional focus: Part 3 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=genRuueXPLM&t=10s Dr. Gerbrian discusses implications for teaching and practicing. She demonstrates outcomes using internal and external focus feedback for experts and novices.
Gray, R. (2024). Episode 469 - on the usefulness of the concept of “muscle memory” in skill acquisition [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt8tphz9vFo The Perception and Action podcast narrator, Rob Gray, talks about muscle memory. These schemas and patterns rely on the central nervous system and the brain's neural network. He also explores the six forms of muscle memory with examples.
Keegan, R. (2015). Motor control and skill acquisition [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IedlbQ5dzPA Dr. Keegan reviews the role of memory in motor control. He discusses types of memory that support aspects of the system, including sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory, and motor memories.
Practical Psychology. (2021). Cognitive load theory definition and examples [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKyUihBWU_s The narrator outlines cognitive load theory and provides some commentary around best practices in learning.
Simons, D. (2010). Selective attention test [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo&t=18s This classic study demonstrates the concept of inattentional blindness and tunnel vision.
Sport Science Collective. (2017). Three stages of learning movement [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHGE68ZS8g4&t=20s This video outlines Fitts and Posner’s three stages of learning motor skills.
Schmidt, R. A., & Lee, T. D. (2019). Motor learning and performance: From principles to application (6th ed.). Human Kinetics. This document contains the information to complete Week 3 Lab 1.
Schmidt, R. A., & Lee, T. D. (2019). Motor learning and performance: From principles to application (6th ed.). Human Kinetics. This document contains the information to complete Week 3 Lab 2.
Perception & Action Podcast. (2018). Exploration guides. https://perceptionaction.com/resources/ Dr. Gray provides several different resources (e.g., video, podcasts) to explore these concepts in significantly more depth.
National University. (2025). APA style 7th edition overview. https://resources.nu.edu/APAStyle/basics7thEdition The Academic Success Center provides APA style and writing resources you will use in your discussions in this course.
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