Investigation of Perceptual-Motor Behavior Across the Expert Athlete to Disabled Patient Skill Continuum can Advance Theory and Practical Application |
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| Authors: | Sean Müller Ann-Maree Vallence Carolee Winstein |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Psychology and Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, Australias.muller@murdoch.edu.au;3. School of Psychology and Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia;4. Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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| Abstract: | A framework is presented of how theoretical predictions can be tested across the expert athlete to disabled patient skill continuum. Common-coding theory is used as the exemplar to discuss sensory and motor system contributions to perceptual-motor behavior. Behavioral and neural studies investigating expert athletes and patients recovering from cerebral stroke are reviewed. They provide evidence of bi-directional contributions of visual and motor systems to perceptual-motor behavior. Majority of this research is focused on perceptual-motor performance or learning, with less on transfer. The field is ripe for research designed to test theoretical predictions across the expert athlete to disabled patient skill continuum. Our view has implications for theory and practice in sports science, physical education, and rehabilitation. |
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| Keywords: | sport expertise movement disorders elite athlete stroke survivor common-coding theory mirror neurons |
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