Bewegungswissenschaft

Movement science is one of the central research and teaching areas of sports science. It focuses on both fundamental and application-oriented explanations of body posture, movement, motor skills, and motor learning. In particular, it examines the phenomena of external appearance and the internal coordinative control processes of sport-specific movements.

This book introduces the diverse subject areas, knowledge, research methods, and practical applications of movement science in sports. Numerous illustrations and commentary references facilitate the entry into one of the most fascinating sub-disciplines of sports science. Specifically, the textbook addresses the internal performance prerequisites of movement and motor skills, as well as the most important theories and empirical findings regarding movement control and motor learning. In addition to the development of basic motor skills and sport-specific abilities throughout the lifespan, influential models of human motor ontogeny are discussed. Finally, the volume explains the analysis and modeling of external and internal movement characteristics.