True or False? The field of motor control is directed at studying the nature of movement and how movement is controlled.

• True

• False

Why is it important to study motor control? How does the field of motor control relate to your own life or future career?

Movement arises from the interaction between three factors: the individual, the task, and the environment. Draw a diagram to reflect these interactions.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Choose a movement. What are some examples of factors from each category (individual, task, environment) that could affect this movement?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Examples of movement constrained by NONREGULATORY features of the environment would include:

• The presence of distractions

• Drinking from a large mug

• Walking on an uneven surface

• Picking up a small round ball

Which of the following is the theory we have been focused on mostly in this course? (It is also the most-widely-used theory in research and clinical practice).

• Reflex theory

• Hierarchical theory

• Motor programming theories

• Systems theory

• Ecological theory

A clinical implication of systems theory would be that:

• Movement is solely determined by the output of the nervous system

• Examination and interventions should focus on the interacting impairments among multiple systems

• Understanding the body as a mechanical system is unimportant

• Examination and interventions should focus on the impairments within individual systems

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

Open movement tasks are BEST described as:

• Relatively stereotyped tasks with little variation

• Tasks that are performed prior to closed movement tasks

• Tasks that require the performer to adapt his or her behavior

• Predictable tasks that serve as a progression for movement retraining

Recovery of ________ refers to the reacquisition of movement skills lost through injury.

_____ ________ (two words) refers to the study and understanding of acquisition and/or modification of skilled actions.