Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners - Softcover

Coker, Cheryl A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032897457 ISBN 13: 9781032897455

Publisher: Routledge, 2026

Synopsis

With an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features, the sixth edition of Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners continues to offer 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.

This revised edition takes a closer look at the ecological dynamics theory and how it informs practitioners’ use of the Constraints-Led Approach as a pedagogical framework for designing practice experiences that facilitate 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, a test bank, lecture slides, and an instructors’ manual that sample responses to the cerebral challenges.

As a complete resource for teaching an evidence-informed approach to practical motor learning, this is an essential text for undergraduate and post-graduate students, and practitioners who plan to work in the areas of motor learning, motor control, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, coaching, physical therapy, or dance.

About this title

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. She has taught in the fields of physical education, exercise science, and coaching, and most recently in the physical therapy program at Plymouth State University, bringing a broad and interdisciplinary perspective to her work. 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 Research Fellow of the Society of Health and Physical Educators and a Fellow of the North American Society of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Professionals. Coker lives in New Hampshire and enjoys outdoor activities, exploring and travelling.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032897457
• ISBN 13: 9781032897455
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 388