This new text provides an applications-based approach to the principles of motor learning and control. The goal of the text is to prepare future practitioners to design experiences that will maximize the skill acquisition and performance potential of their students, athletes, clients, and patients. The text is particularly intended for students of physical education, coaching, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training.

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Coker, Cheryl A.

COKER, CHERYL

Sports & Outdoors

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners

Product Description 
With an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features, the fifth edition of Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners offers the best practical introduction to motor learning available. This reader-friendly text approaches motor learning in accessible and simple terms and lays a theoretical foundation for assessing performance; providing effective instruction; and designing practice, rehabilitation, and training experiences that promote skill acquisition. 
Features such as Exploration Activities and Cerebral Challenges involve students at every stage, while a broad range of examples helps readers put theory into practice. The book also provides access to a fully updated companion website, which includes laboratory exercises, an instructors’ manual, a test bank, and lecture slides. 
As a complete resource for teaching an evidence-based approach to practical motor learning, this is an essential text for undergrad and post-grad students, researchers, and practitioners alike who plan to work in the areas of motor learning, motor control, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, coaching, physical therapy, or dance. 
 Review 
"I have found this text to be helpful in engaging my students and creating a leaning environment that is interactive. As a result I have had a positive interchange between instructor and students." \nCharla Bouranis, Salem State University, USA 
"Within my 17 years of teaching in higher education, I have never adopted another textbook for teaching motor learning because this text is so complete."\nGeorge Walker, Cumberland University, USA 
 About the Author 
Cheryl A. Coker is a motor learning specialist who draws from her experiences as a teacher, coach, and athlete to assist practitioners in putting theory into practice. In addition to Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners, she has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters, and has given over 100 presentations throughout the United States and internationally. She is a Fellow of the Research Consortium in the Society of Health and Physical Educators and of the North American Society of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Professionals. Coker lives in New Hampshire where she teaches in the Physical Therapy program at Plymouth State University, and enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family, friends, and her Bernese Mountain Dog, Tucker.

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With an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features, the fourth edition of Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners offers the best practical introduction to motor learning available. This reader-friendly text approaches motor learning in accessible and simple terms, and lays a theoretical foundation for assessing performance; providing effective instruction; and designing practice, rehabilitation, and training experiences that promote skill acquisition. Features such as Exploration Activities and Cerebral Challenges involve students at every stage, while a broad range of examples helps readers put theory into practice. The book also provides access to a fully updated companion website, which includes laboratory exercises, an instructors’ manual, a test bank, and lecture slides. As a complete resource for teaching an evidence-based approach to practical motor learning, this is an essential text for practitioners and students who plan to work in physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, coaching, physical therapy, or dance.

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