Applications of Motor Learning
to Related Professions
Asst. Prof. Raymond B. Esperida, MSPT, PTRP, FRIPOT, GDMT, CNMT, PhD©
College of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation
Cavite State University
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• The emphasis in teaching can be quite varied
and is based on the purpose of the motor
learning, the particular motor skills required,
and the needs of the learners.
• PE (elementary – college): students learn
the different motor skills of various sports to
keep fit, have fun, and develop a healthy
lifestyle (NASPE, 2004).
• Learning proper motor skills is one of the
most important objectives of PE programs in
school settings.
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• Harter’s Perceived Competence Motivation
Theory
• when an individual perceives himself/herself
to be good at doing something, his/her
motivation to engage in this activity is
enhanced as well.
• The more successful the students are at
mastering motor skills, the more likely they
are to keep playing sports as their life-long
leisure activities.
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• The effective teaching of motor skills to students
in school settings will directly impact their
future lifestyles and exercise habits.
• School PE teachers should understand motor
learning principles in order to teach students
the correct motor skills.
• With a thorough knowledge of motor learning,
exercise and sports science professionals can
effectively help their clients design training
programs that incorporate the ideal movement
activities required for the particular situation.
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• Major responsibility of exercise and sports
science professionals:
• To engage the athletes, who play different
sports, in strength and conditioning training;
with an understanding of motor learning
principles, they can properly design
appropriate training programs for these
athletes.
• To design training programs that are
enjoyable and help clients achieve their
personal training goals.
• Effectively advise athletes on ways to avoid
injury.
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• Major responsibility of coaches:
• To enhance athletes’ technical skills since
their performance is mainly determined by
these skills, along with their physical ability
and psychological well-being.
• To continuously develop creative new
training methods to give the athletes an
extra advantage in competition.
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• Motor skill learning in the coaching arena
has always been one of the most important
factors of training for achieving peak
performance in competition.
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• Injuries:
• PTs assist patients to recover through the
appropriate rehabilitation processes.
• Assessing whether patients are capable of
performing certain movements or motor
skills, PTs are able to determine the most
effective treatment methods.
• For many athletes, a speedy recovery from
an injury is crucial for regaining their
physical condition, maintaining skill
routines, regaining self-confidence, and
achieving peak performance.
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• Injuries:
• Knowledge of motor learning plays a vital
role in enabling PTs to properly evaluate the
degree of injury, design rehabilitation
strategies, and assess the recovery
progress.
• Based on PTs evaluation, they can provide
accurate recommendations as to whether an
athlete is capable of resuming certain
technical training after an injury
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• Injuries:
• When PTs understand the structures of the
various motor skills and potential volatile
factors related to the injury, they can
develop effective treatment strategies to aid
their patients’ recovery and provide them
with valuable advice on how to avoid injuries
in the future with the correct movements.
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
Applications of Motor Learning to Related
Professions
• Kinematic Movement
• Refers to a technique, body posture,
movement pattern, process of movement, or
structure of movement, which can be only
evaluated by subjective approaches.