Motor learning
Motor Learning
Motor learning (/ˈmoʊtər ˈlɝːnɪŋ/) is a sub-discipline of neuroscience and psychology that involves the process of improving the smoothness and accuracy of movements. It is closely related to motor control, which is the physiological and neurological processes that control movement.
Etymology
The term "motor learning" comes from the Latin motor meaning "mover" and the Old English leornian meaning "to learn".
Definition
Motor learning is a relatively permanent change in the ability to execute a motor skill as a result of practice or experience. This is in contrast to motor performance, which is the temporary change in motor skill performance observed during practice.
Types of Motor Learning
There are several types of motor learning, including:
- Implicit learning: This is a type of learning that occurs without the learner's awareness. It is often associated with the learning of motor skills.
- Explicit learning: This is a type of learning where the individual is aware of what they are learning and deliberately attempts to learn it.
- Observational learning: This is a type of learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others.
Factors Influencing Motor Learning
Several factors can influence motor learning, including:
- Age: Age can affect the speed and efficiency of motor learning.
- Physical fitness: Physical fitness can influence the ability to learn new motor skills.
- Motivation: Motivation can significantly impact the rate and success of motor learning.
- Feedback: Feedback, both positive and negative, can influence motor learning.
Related Terms
- Motor skill: A learned sequence of movements that combine to produce a smooth, efficient action in order to master a particular task.
- Motor cortex: The part of the brain where nerve impulses initiate voluntary muscular activity.
- Motor neuron: A nerve cell forming part of a pathway along which impulses pass from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Motor learning
- Wikipedia's article - Motor learning
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