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Energetics of self-paced motor skills

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posted on 2001-01-01, 00:00 authored by Kirstie. Hughes
In activities such as walking individuals can select an optimum speed that minimises energy expenditure. When learning to row, individuals initially selected fast inefficient stroke rates but learned to become more efficient by taking longer, slower strokes. The research showed, therefore, that optimum pacing depends on extensive practice and sensitivity to energy cost helps us to change movements in order to become more efficient.

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xi, 12-141 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.

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eng

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Thesis (Ph.D.(Human movement)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2001.

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Ph.D.(Human movement)

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Faculty of Health

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School of Health Sciences

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