Journal of Motor Learning and Development
Scope & Guideline
Fostering dialogue in the realm of motor learning and development.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Motor Skill Acquisition and Development:
Research exploring how individuals, especially children, acquire and develop motor skills. This includes studies on fundamental movement skills, the impact of early experiences, and developmental coordination disorders. - Influence of Environmental Factors:
Investigations into how different environments, such as home and school settings, affect motor skill development and physical activity levels among children. - Psychometric Assessments and Tool Validation:
Studies focusing on the validation and reliability of assessment tools for measuring motor competence and related constructs, ensuring that accurate measures are available for researchers and practitioners. - Interventions and Program Evaluations:
Research evaluating various interventions aimed at improving motor skills and physical activity among children, including the effectiveness of physical education programs and community-based initiatives. - Cognitive and Perceptual Influences on Motor Learning:
Exploration of how cognitive processes, including attention, perception, and motivation, impact motor skill learning and performance. - Technological Integration in Motor Learning:
Utilization of technology, such as virtual reality and machine learning, to study and enhance motor learning processes.
Trending and Emerging
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Motor Learning:
There is an increasing trend toward interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from psychology, neuroscience, and education to better understand motor learning processes. - Focus on Inclusivity and Diversity in Motor Skills Research:
Recent publications emphasize the importance of studying motor skills in diverse populations, including children with disabilities, which highlights a growing commitment to inclusivity in motor development research. - Impact of Technology on Motor Learning:
Emerging research explores how digital tools, apps, and virtual reality can enhance motor skill acquisition and learning, reflecting a broader trend in educational and therapeutic practices. - Psychosocial Factors Influencing Motor Development:
There is a noticeable increase in studies examining how factors such as parental beliefs, social support, and cultural context influence children's motor competencies and physical activity. - Environmental and Contextual Influences:
Research increasingly focuses on how environmental factors, including play settings and community resources, impact motor skill development in children.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Assessment Methods:
There appears to be a decreasing emphasis on traditional methods of assessing motor skills, as newer, more innovative approaches (like sensor technologies and machine learning) gain traction. - Generalized Motor Competence Studies:
Research focusing broadly on motor competence without specific contextual factors has become less prevalent, possibly due to a shift toward more nuanced studies that consider environmental, social, and psychological influences. - Longitudinal Studies in Homogeneous Populations:
The frequency of longitudinal studies conducted within very specific, homogeneous populations has waned, with more researchers opting for diverse and inclusive participant groups to enhance the generalizability of findings.
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