In this introductory text to physical activity, the field is described from three perspectives: experiencing physical activity, studying physical activity and practising a profession in physical activity. These three dimensions form the framework for the text. Experts in the field help students see what the students already know from experiencing physical activity; those in sub-disciplines such as exercise and sport physiology, psychology, sociology and motor behaviour define their sub-disciplines and explain what is learned through research in these areas; and professionals give students a practical sense of the joys and pitfalls of practising various professions in the field.

Product Description: Studies of human movement have proliferated in recent years, and there have been many studies of spinal pathways in humans, their role in movement, and their dysfunction in neurological disorders. This comprehensive reference surveys the literature related to the control of spinal cord circuits in human subjects, showing how they can be studied, their role in normal movement, and how they malfunction in disease states...read more

Alternative research models, meta-analysis, qualitative approaches to research, and multivariate and nonparametric techniques have been added to the second edition of this methods text for researchers in physical education and sport/exercise science. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Product Description: This up-to-date book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of motor control and motor learning. The authors integrate knowledge from the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience to provide readers with a more complete understanding of the multilevel processes that contribute to the acquisition and control of movement skills...read more

Features more than 450 references to research published since the 2nd edition; completely updated artwork, including 42 new figures, new practical examples from areas such as human factors, sport, physical theory.

Product Description: This book appraises the main theoretical ideas currently characteristic of the motor behavior field, bringing together contributions from many internationally known scientists who are doing this important research. Much of the work presented utilizes new recording techniques aimed at obtaining a complete kinematic account of how movement is executed...read more

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Product Description: This authoritative study synthesizes physiology, neuroanatomy, kinesiology, and psychology in a thorough introduction to motor control. Readers will learn how the nervous system processes information, how the brain learns from previous experience and self-adjusts, and how behavioral intent is fitted into the circumstances of the moment...read more