The Perception & Action Podcast

323 - The Role of Movement Efficiency & Economy in Motor Learning: A Constraints-Based Framework

Oct 13, 2020

29:20

Do learners choose movement solutions that are economical – that is those which not only achieve their performance goal but are also the most efficient and have low energy expenditure? What information is available to guide a performer to a more economical movement solution and how does it depend on attentional focus? How can this be conceptualized in a constraints-based framework?

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Metabolic energy expenditure and the regulation of movement economy Increased movement accuracy and reduced EMG activity as the result of adopting an external focus of attention Enhanced expectancies improve movement efficiency in runners

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