Chapter 1 Flashcards
(29 cards)
Motor Control
Study of the neural, physical, and behabioral aspects of human movement
Motor Learning
Study of the processes involved in the acquisition of a motor skill and the factors that enhance or inhibit an individual’s capability to perform a motor skill
Motor Development
Study of the products and underlying processes of motor behavior changes across the life span
Motor Behavior
umbrella term
Degrees of Freedom Problem
Investigates how the system is able to constrain the number of DOF -> Coordinated movement pattern
Serial Order Problem
Examines sequencing and timing of movement behaviors. Coarticulation
Perceptual-motor Integration Problem
Adresses how perception and action are incorporated
Motor Abilities
Genetically predetermined characteristics that affect movement performances such as agility, strength, and flexibilty
Motor Skills
Voluntary, require muscles and limbs, must be learned or relearned, must be goal oriented
Sport Skills
Cognitive, perceptual, motor
Developmental Taxonomies
Non-locomotor stability, Locomotor skills (body transport), manipulative skills (using small muscle groups to manipulate objects)
Nature of Skill
Discrete, Serial, Continuos
Discrete
Simple one step; throwing or catching
Serial
Series of steps; wrestling takedown or basketball layup
Continuous
Running or swimming
Time Constraint
Self-paced and Externally-paced
Self-paced
Not based on music or time. Foul shout or golf swing
Externally-paced
Based on timing and surroundings. Batting or hockey shot
Environmental Predictability
Closed and Open
Closed
Stable and predictable environment. Bowling or yoga
Open
Unstable and unpredictable environment
Movement Precision
Fine and Gross
Fine
A lot of precision, small muscle. Playing piano or writing
Gross
Not a lot of precision, large muscle skill. Kicking or striking
