The learning of motor skills: sports science and ergonomics perspectives

摘要: The paper describes some of the common origins ergonomics and sports science in UK with particular reference to research on motor learning. Attention is drawn value analytical methods developed by ergonomists deriving training prescriptions their relationship conventional learning theory discussed. cognitive revolution, which last 25 years has changed face psychology, also had its impact basic skills. role processes being reassessed there a renewed interest topics such as verbal instruction, imitation, imagery, mental practice earlier generations behavioural scientists appeared beyond scope scientific investigation. outlines recent into imagery illustrating these new approaches.