Visual Perception and Action in Sport
Author Description
Visual Perception and Action in Sport examines the information which is perceived by the human visual system and the way it is utilised to support actions in sport. The book is divided into three sections: an overview of the dominant traditional model of perception and action (the information processing approach) followed by an exploration of the processes which underpin perception and action; an alternative to the traditional model and examination of the prevailing theoretical frameworks within the ecological approach; and consolidation of the most recent theories of skill acquisition of relevance to the study of perception and action in sport and analysis of their implications for practice.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex relationship between human visual perception and the execution of motor actions within the context of competitive sports. A. Mark Williams, a prominent researcher in motor behavior and skill acquisition, synthesizes decades of empirical research to evaluate how athletes process environmental information. The text contrasts traditional information-processing models with ecological dynamics to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding how visual input translates into elite athletic performance.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of information-processing versus ecological approaches to perception.
- Examination of visual search strategies and anticipation in high-pressure sports environments.
- Synthesis of skill acquisition theories and their practical application for coaches and athletes.
- Discussion of the constraints-led approach to training and performance optimization.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in sports science and motor learning recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the cognitive underpinnings of athletic expertise. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for students and researchers in the field of human movement science.
Page Count:
451
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
E & FN Spon
ISBN-10:
0203979958
ISBN-13:
9780203979952
Philosophy
Psychology
Sports
Sports Science
Human Performance
Psychological aspects
Kinesiology
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