Lecture 1

Question 1

What are the characteristics of learning motor skills? (4)

Answer 1

1. Process
2. Practice
3. Inferred Learning
4. Relatively Permanent

Question 2

Motor control involves the study of what 2 mechanisms?

Answer 2

1. Behavioural
2. Neuromuscular

Question 3

What is the difference between
performing new and learned motor skills?

Question 4

What are the levels of study/analysis of Motor Control? (3)

Answer 4

1. Observational / Behavioural
2. Biomechanical
   3.Neurophysiological/Neuroanatomical

Question 5

What is analyzed when studying observation/behaviour of MC ? (2)

Answer 5

• relationship b/w performance and environment
• accuracy & efficiency of performed skill

Question 6

What is analyzed when studying Neurophysical/Neuroanatomical aspect to MC? (2)

Answer 6

• control/coordination of multiple muscles to produce motor outputs
• role of sensory input

Question 7

How do the elderly compare with young
adults in navigating through a crowded hallway to
avoid collision with other people