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The Motor Industry

The Motor Industry

Originally published in 1959 this book was one of the first to give a comprehensive view of the motor industry from an economic standpoint. Although the book concentrates on the UK motor industry many references are made to that of the USA and other leading automobile manufacturers. Among the subjects discussed are the structure of the British motor industry the demand for vehicles the structure of costs economies of large-scale production the nature of competition and profits and sources of funds.

GBP 31.99
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Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach

Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach

Human Motor Development: A Lifespan Approach 10th Edition offers an overview to the study of changes in human movement across the lifespan. The book uses a holistic approach and emphasizes the importance of intellectual social and physical development and their impact on human motor development at all ages. The tenth edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the most recent research and technology in human motor development. Organized into five parts the book examines key topics in motor development including the relationship between cognitive and social development and motor development factors affecting development changes across the lifespan and assessment in motor development. Highly illustrated and written for student accessibility Human Motor Development: A Lifespan Approach is essential reading for students of motor control and development kinesiology human performance and students interested in physical therapy physical education and exercise science. The book also provides access to a fully updated companion website which includes laboratory exercises an instructors’ manual a test bank and lecture slides. | Human Motor Development A Lifespan Approach

GBP 77.99
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Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners

Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners

With an array of critical and engaging pedagogical features the fifth edition of Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners offers 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. 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 an instructors’ manual a test bank and lecture slides. As a complete resource for teaching an evidence-based approach to practical motor learning this is an essential text for undergrad and post-grad students researchers and practitioners alike who plan to work in the areas of motor learning motor control physical education kinesiology exercise science coaching physical therapy or dance.

GBP 62.99
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The Infant Motor Profile

The Infant Motor Profile

The Infant Motor Profile is a practical manual on a new evidence-based method to assess infant motor behaviour. Not only looking at what milestones the infant has reached but also paying attention to the quality of motor behaviour – how the infant moves – this text provides professionals involved in the care of infants at risk of developmental disorders with information on five domains of motor behaviour: variation adaptability symmetry fluency and performance. Backed up by extensive up-to-date research it includes percentile curves so that professionals can easily interpret the infants’ scores. The profile created from the assessment informs about the infant’s current condition and their risk of developmental disorders as well as providing suggestions for early intervention tailored to the strengths and limitations of the infant. Used over time it can be an excellent instrument to monitor the infant’s developmental progress. Illustrated with numerous figures and accompanied by a website hosting over 100 video clips this text is an essential read for professionals in developmental paediatrics including paediatric physiotherapists occupational therapists developmental paediatricians neuropaediatricians and paediatric physiatrists.

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Motor Neurone Disease

Motor Neurone Disease

Motor Neurone Disease is one of the most difficult conditions to manage medically and socially. A disease which leads to the loss of control of most muscle systems of the body it has no known cause and no cure. For this reason clinicians have traditionally been reluctant to reveal the diagnosis to sufferers or their families and the condition has become known as one of the best kept secrets of medical practice. However in recent years a number of organizations have set up to support sufferers and their families and consequently the public profile of the condition has changed dramatically. Motor Neurone Disease provides an extremely helpful guide to the medical facts relating to the condition and considers the psycho-social effects on sufferers and those who care for them. It will be essential reading for doctors nurses social workers physio- speech and occupational therapists as well as all those suffering from Motor Neurone Disease their families and carers.

GBP 130.00
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Motor Control Learning and Development Instant Notes 2nd Edition

Motor Control Learning and Development Instant Notes 2nd Edition

An understanding of the scientific principles underpinning the learning and execution of fundamental and skilled movements is of central importance in disciplines across the sport and exercise sciences. The second edition of Motor Control Learning and Development: Instant Notes offers students an accessible clear and concise introduction to the core concepts of motor behavior from learning through to developing expertise. Including two brand new chapters on implicit versus explicit learning and motor control and aging this new edition is fully revised and updated and covers: definitions theories and measurements of motor control; information processing neurological issues and sensory factors in control; theories and stages of motor learning; memory and feedback; the development of fundamental movement skills; and the application of theory to coaching and rehabilitation practice. Highly illustrated and well-formatted the book allows readers to grasp complex ideas quickly through learning objectives research highlights review questions and activities and encourages students to deepen their understanding through further reading suggestions. This is important foundational reading for any student taking classes in motor control learning or behavior or skill acquisition or a clear and concise reference for any practicing sports coach physical education teacher or rehabilitation specialist. | Motor Control Learning and Development Instant Notes 2nd Edition

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Typical and Atypical Child Development 3 Perceptual and Motor Development

Typical and Atypical Child Development 3 Perceptual and Motor Development

This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to perceptual development and motor development from infancy to adolescence. It integrates insights from typical and atypical development to reveal fundamental aspects of human growth and development and common developmental disorders. The topic books in this series draw on international research in the field and are informed by biological social and cultural perspectives offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages actually think feel and act. In this succinct volume Stephen von Tetzchner covers key topics in perceptual development including: the theory of perceptual development early and later development of vision visual impairment early perception of sound the development of hearing throughout childhood and adolescence the development of musical skills hearing impairment deafblindness smell and taste. The section on motor development explores: theories of motor development gross motor development fine motor skills and atypical motor development. Together with a companion website that offers topic-based quizzes lecturer PowerPoint slides and sample essay questions Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 3: Perceptual and Motor Development is an essential text for all students of developmental psychology as well as those working in the fields of child development developmental disabilities and special education. | Typical and Atypical Child Development 3 Perceptual and Motor Development

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Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development A Practical Resource

Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development A Practical Resource

Sensory motor activities are crucial for children to learn from their environment. Bridging the gap between theory and practice this revised edition is a complete package of tried-and-tested sensory motor activities for children covering basic movements interoception sensory and body awareness and early visual perceptual skills. Providing an overview of the sensory systems the authors offer practical strategies for parents/carers and practitioners to link knowledge to practice when communicating and engaging with a child. The authors present both familiar and novel activity ideas explaining how they provide sensory stimulation to the relevant sensory systems and may help to support the child’s development sensory processing and regulation levels. New material includes: greater emphasis on understanding the sensory systems and how they link to the activities a brand new chapter on interoception revised recording methods including Goal Attainment Scaling as an outcome tool an expanded list of activities. Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development 2nd edition is an essential text for all parents/carers and practitioners who use sensory motor activities in a playful way to help the development of children with a range of needs. It will be valuable reading for those working with children who do not initiate movement who require help with their movement who need to refine their movement who need encouragement or motivation to engage in purposeful movements or those who need activities to provide sensory stimulation. | Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development A Practical Resource

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A Practical Approach to Motor Vehicle Engineering and Maintenance 3rd ed

A Practical Approach to Motor Vehicle Engineering and Maintenance 3rd ed

Fully updated and in line with latest specifications this textbook integrates vehicle maintenance procedures making it the indispensable first classroom and workshop text for all students of motor vehicle engineering apprentices and keen amateurs. Its clear logical approach excellent illustrations and step-by-step development of theory and practice make this an accessible text for students of all abilities. With this book students have information that they can trust because it is written by an experienced practitioner and lecturer in this area. This book will provide not only the information required to understand automotive engines but also background information that allows readers to put this information into context. The book contains flowcharts diagnostic case studies detailed diagrams of how systems operate and overview descriptions of how systems work. All this on top of step-by-step instructions and quick reference tables. Readers won't get bored when working through this book with questions and answers that aid learning and revision included. | A Practical Approach to Motor Vehicle Engineering and Maintenance 3rd ed

GBP 180.00
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Hands on Dyspraxia: Developmental Coordination Disorder Supporting Young People with Motor and Sensory Challenges

Hands on Dyspraxia: Developmental Coordination Disorder Supporting Young People with Motor and Sensory Challenges

This updated new edition is a practical guidebook for parents teachers and other professionals supporting children with sensory and motor learning difficulties. It offers an understanding of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and the impact that this can have in both home and school settings. Each chapter offers practical ‘hands-on’ strategies activities and ideas for managing the effects of the condition as well as providing a sound medical and physiological understanding of the condition to facilitate access to education and everyday living. Each chapter contains: A clear explanation of potential challenges that people with DCD and coexisting conditions face with an introductory definition along with reference to current terminology Exploration of the implications of these challenges on home life educational and social environments Practical strategies and ideas to help the child or young person reach their full potential Written by occupational therapists with extensive experience of DCD/dyspraxia and possible associated conditions this book is structured in an accessible way suitable for: parents carers teachers or health professionals seeking guidance for the young people they support. This is a must read for anybody looking to support children and young people with this often misunderstood condition. | Hands on Dyspraxia: Developmental Coordination Disorder Supporting Young People with Motor and Sensory Challenges

GBP 38.99
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The Neurocognition of Dance Mind Movement and Motor Skills

The Neurocognition of Dance Mind Movement and Motor Skills

Dance has always been an important aspect of all human cultures and the study of human movement and action has become a topic of increasing relevance over the last decade bringing dance into the focus of the cognitive sciences. Since the first edition of The Neurocognition of Dance was published research into the cognitive science of dance has expanded extensively with the number of scientific studies focusing on dance and dance-related topics in cognitive psychology growing significantly. Featuring three new chapters addressing topics that have become highly relevant to the field in recent years – neuroaesthetics entrainment and choreographic cognition – as well as progress in teaching based on novel methods this comprehensively revised and updated new edition of The Neurocognition of Dance is full of cutting-edge insights from scientists researchers and professionals from the world of dance. Also now including online material such as links to video clips colour images and hands-on material for practical application this book is an essential companion for students and professionals from fields including dance cognitive psychology sport psychology and sport science movement science and cognitive robotics. | The Neurocognition of Dance Mind Movement and Motor Skills

GBP 39.99
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Labour Relations in the Motor Industry A Study of Industrial Unrest and an International Comparison

Labour Relations in the Motor Industry A Study of Industrial Unrest and an International Comparison

This book originally published in 1967 takes the automobile industry experience as a basis for a wider view of industrial relations trends and developments of the 1950s and 60s. The study also analyses the emergence of new institutions and systems of labour-management relationships. It contains chapters on the effects of automotion and technical change on the impact of fluctuations in the market for cars and on wage trends. There are detailed surveys of some of the biggest post-war disputes and especially of trade union organization the shop steward system the experience of individual firms such as Austin Ford and Fiat. There is also a comparative survey of labour relationships in other major car manufacturing countries such as the USA Germany and Japan. | Labour Relations in the Motor Industry A Study of Industrial Unrest and an International Comparison

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Perspectives on Perception and Action

Perspectives on Perception and Action

Originally published in 1987 this title aimed to present an eclectic and biased account of the status of perception-action relationships in various fields at the time. The chapters can be divided into three sections. The first focuses on motor control a neglected topic in the past and hence deserving the role of the starting point of this volume. In addition motor control provides a good background to discuss the clear sensory and perceptual effects. However motor processes are also highly relevant to perception which was usually less emphasized in the literature at the time. Therefore a special section is devoted to motor processes in perception together with the issue of integrating information from different sources. The book concludes with a section on attention and selection of perceptual information for subsequent action. | Perspectives on Perception and Action

GBP 39.99
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Vehicle Design Aesthetic Principles in Transportation Design

Vehicle Design Aesthetic Principles in Transportation Design

Vehicle Design guides readers through the methods and processes designers use to create and develop some of the most stunning vehicles on the road. Written by Jordan Meadows a designer who worked on the 2015 Ford Mustang the book contains interviews with design directors at firms including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Hyundai Motor Group and Ford Motor Company amongst other professionals. Case studies from Ford Mazda and Jeep illustrate the production process from research to execution with more than 245 color behind-the-scenes images in order to help readers create vehicles drivers will cherish. | Vehicle Design Aesthetic Principles in Transportation Design

GBP 48.99
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Skill Acquisition in Sport Research Theory and Practice

Skill Acquisition in Sport Research Theory and Practice

Skill Acquisition in Sport gives academics students coaches and practitioners the broadest and most scientifically rigorous grounding in the principles and practice of the field. Fully revised updated and restructured the third edition integrates theory and practice and provides more material on practical application than ever before. Divided into four sections – providing instruction and feedback organizing effective practice training high-level skills and the theories and mechanisms underpinning skill acquisition – the book covers a full range of key topics including: the role of errors and rewards in motor learning instructions demonstrations and feedback imagery in motor learning constraints-based and self-directed learning technique change creativity training and visual gaze training practicing under pressure the neurophysiology of learning. Based on the latest research including chapters on emerging topics and written by a global cast of world-leading experts Skill Acquisition in Sport is an essential textbook for any kinesiology or sport science student taking skill acquisition expertise development or motor learning classes. | Skill Acquisition in Sport Research Theory and Practice

GBP 46.99
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Bernstein's Construction of Movements The Original Text and Commentaries

Bernstein's Construction of Movements The Original Text and Commentaries

Nikolai Aleksandrovich Bernstein was one of the great neuroscientists of the twentieth century and highly respected by Western scientists even though most have never read his most important book entitled On the Construction of Movements. Bernstein's Construction of Movements: The Original Text and Commentaries is the first English translation. It supplements the translated text with a series of commentaries by scientists who knew Bernstein personally as well as leaders in related fields including physics motor control and biomechanics. While written in 1947 Bernstein’s book is anything but obsolete making this English translation and accompanying commentaries an invaluable text. The translated original text presents in detail Bernstein’s views on the evolutionary history of biological movement and his multi-level hierarchical scheme of the construction of movements in higher animals including humans. The following commentaries address Bernstein’s personality the history of the book and current views on different aspects of neuroscience covered in Bernstein’s text. Ultimately they present a book within the book to showcase how Bernstein’s heritage has developed over the past years. This classic available for the first time to an English-speaking audience will prove beneficial to students instructors and experts of neuroscience physics neurophysiology motor control motor rehabilitation biomechanics dynamical systems and related fields. | Bernstein's Construction of Movements The Original Text and Commentaries

GBP 48.99
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A Constraints-led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching

A Constraints-led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching

Motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices are rapidly evolving. Positioned at the forefront of this evolution the constraints-led approach encourages practitioners to consider the athlete as a whole person with unique traits abilities and capacities. Accordingly an athlete’s competitive success lies in the practitioner’s ability to adapt programming to the unique needs of each athlete and to facilitate the athlete-environment relationship. A Constraints-led Approach to Figure Skating Coaching applies contemporary motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices to figure skating. The book encourages coaches to think about why they coach the athletes they want to support and the goals they want their program to achieve. It informs coaches how to transform these core considerations into the driving inspiration for their daily coaching practices including assessment methods the coach-athlete relationship practice structure competition preparation and conceptions of technique. The lessons here are founded on the constraints-led approach. They are personal yet broadly inclusive to the global sports programming market. The book is written through a ‘conversive’ voice and is accessible to a broad audience interested in athlete development and programming such as coaches athletes and parents. At the same time academics and students in the areas of sport coaching biomechanics motor skill acquisition strength and conditioning and related disciplines will find interest in the insights provided from this underrepresented niche in sports.

GBP 34.99
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Capital-intensive Industries In Newly Industrializing Countries The Case Of The Brazilian Automobile And Steel Industries

Capital-intensive Industries In Newly Industrializing Countries The Case Of The Brazilian Automobile And Steel Industries

This book assesses the attractiveness of Brazil as a location for automobile and steel production in the future. It evaluates the export performance of Brazil's motor-vehicle and steel industries in different markets and identifies the determinants of the country's current position in world markets. | Capital-intensive Industries In Newly Industrializing Countries The Case Of The Brazilian Automobile And Steel Industries

GBP 39.99
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Introduction to Vision Science

Introduction to Vision Science

Different animals have different visual systems and so presumably have different ways of seeing. How does the way in which we see depend on the optical neural and motor components of our visual systems? Originally published in 1993 the mathematical tools needed to answer this question are introduced in this book. Elementary linear algebra is used to describe the transformations of the stimulus that occur in the formation of the optical neural and motor images in the human visual system. The distinctive feature of the approach is that transformations are specified with enough rigour for readers to be able to set up their own models and generate predictions from them. Underlying the approach of this book is the goal of providing a self-contained source for the derivation of the basic equations of vision science. An introductory section on vector and matrix algebra covers the mathematical techniques which are applied to both sensory and motor aspects of the visual system and the intervening steps in the mathematical arguments are given in full in order to make the derivation of the equations easier to follow. A subsidiary goal of this book is to demonstrate the utility of current desktop computer packages which make the application of mathematics very easy. All the numerical results were produced using only a spreadsheet or mathematics package and example calculations are included in the text. | Introduction to Vision Science

GBP 35.99
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A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching

A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching

Motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices are rapidly evolving. Positioned at the forefront of this evolution the constraints-led approach encourages practitioners to consider the athlete as a whole person with unique traits abilities and capacities. Accordingly an athlete’s competitive success lies in the practitioner’s ability to adapt their programming to the unique needs of each athlete and to develop an understanding of the athlete-environment relationship. A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching applies contemporary motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices to swimming. This book encourages coaches to reconsider how they approach skill development in a sport that requires considerable physical training and highly efficient movement. It presents a framework for identifying the various constraints that determine the ability to perform at a high level. It then offers coaches practical examples to navigate the manipulation of constraints to support the development of physical capacities and the ability to effectively utilize those capacities through efficient movement. These frameworks are broadly inclusive to the global sports programming market. This book is written through a “conversive” voice and is accessible to a broad audience interested in athlete development and programming such as coaches sport scientists support staff athletes and parents. At the same time academics and students in the areas of sport coaching biomechanics motor skill acquisition strength and conditioning and related disciplines will find interest in the insights provided from this underrepresented niche in sports.

GBP 35.99
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The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering

The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering

This is the first book to explore in depth the science of climbing and mountaineering. Written by a team of leading international sport scientists clinicians and climbing practitioners it covers the full span of technical disciplines including rock climbing ice climbing indoor climbing and mountaineering across all scientific fields from physiology and biomechanics to history psychology medicine motor control skill acquisition and engineering. Striking a balance between theory and practice this uniquely interdisciplinary study provides practical examples and illustrative data to demonstrate the strategies that can be adopted to promote safety best practice injury prevention recovery and mental preparation. Divided into six parts the book covers all essential aspects of the culture and science of climbing and mountaineering including: physiology and medicine biomechanics motor control and learning psychology equipment and technology. Showcasing the latest cutting-edge research and demonstrating how science translates into practice The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering is essential reading for all advanced students and researchers of sport science biomechanics and skill acquisition as well as all active climbers and adventure sport coaches.

GBP 42.99
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The Science of Gymnastics Advanced Concepts

The Science of Gymnastics Advanced Concepts

The Science of Gymnastics provides the most comprehensive and accessible introduction available to the fundamental physiological biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning performance in artistic gymnastics. The second edition introduces three new sections: applied coaching motor learning and injury prevention and safety and features contributions from leading international sport scientists and gymnastics coaches and instructors. With case studies and review questions included in each chapter the book examines every key aspect of gymnastic training and performance including: physiological assessment diet and nutrition energetics kinetics and kinematics spatial orientation and motor control career transitions mental skills training and perception injury assessment and prevention with clinical cases advanced case studies in rotations vault approach and elastic technologies in gymnastics. A fully dedicated website provides a complete set of lecture material including ready-to-use animated slides related to each chapter and the answers to all review questions in the book. The book represents an important link between scientific theory and performance. As such The Science of Gymnastics is essential reading for any student researcher or coach with an interest in gymnastics and useful applied reading for any student of sport science or sports coaching. | The Science of Gymnastics Advanced Concepts

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High Performance Youth Swimming

High Performance Youth Swimming

High Performance Youth Swimming provides an in-depth view of the physiological biomechanical and multifaceted underpinning of swimming success with a focus on youth. Considerations of both growth and maturation processes and the intricacies of the swimming training environment are core throughout the book. Divided into sections on physiology of swimming motor control biomechanics and long-term well-being the book also includes chapters from international contributors on: Strength and conditioning Skill acquisition Overtraining Burnout Respiratory health This volume is for those interested in enhancing their art of coaching through a deeper understanding of the science of swimming including swimming coaches those who wish – and question how – to best support youth swimming performance or anyone interested in swimming science more generally.

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Brain Laterality Up Right Forward

Brain Laterality Up Right Forward

Brain Laterality answers one of the major questions we ask ourselves every day: where? The book provides a thematic comprehensive overview of the brain mechanisms that influence whether we go to the left or right on which side we stand and which hand we use. Covering a broad range of topics including handedness apraxia and motor control alongside theories of emotion creativity and genetics the book condenses a vast amount of research from multiple fields into a concise and entertaining read. Featuring anecdotes from the author's own illustrious research and clinical career this book is a must-read for psychology students neuropsychologists neurologists and anyone interested in the brain's role in handedness directional movement intention action and posturing. | Brain Laterality Up Right Forward

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