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Introduction to Motor Learning

History of the Field of Motor Development

• Precursor Period

• Maturational Period

• Normative/Descriptive Period

• Process Oriented Period

History of the Field of Motor Development

• Precursor Period – Observational

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History of the Field of Motor Development• Maturational Period

– Motor Development

– Maturational Philosophy

History of the Field of Motor Development

• Normative/Descriptive Period – Norm-referenced standardized tests

– Anthropometric testing

History of the Field of Motor Development

• Process Oriented Period

– Understanding the process underlying motor development

– Information Processing Theory

– Dynamical Systems Perspective

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Attractor State

Attractor State

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