KINE 3020 Study Guide - Neuroplasticity, Motor Learning, Implicit Learning

• School: York University
• Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
• Course: KINE 3020
• Professor: Merv Mosher

Document Summary

Plasticity describes the ability to show modification (neurons can change). Neural plasticity is a continuum from short term changes (the efficiency/strength of synaptic connections) to long term changes (structural changes in the organization and number of connections among neurons). Motor learningcan be seen as a continuum of short to long term changes in the ability to produce skilled actions. Gradual shift from short term to long term learning reflects a move along the continuum of neural modifiability increased synaptic efficiency gradually gives way to structural changes, which are the foundations of long-term modification of behaviour. Neural modifiability: changes in synaptic efficiency persisting changes changes in synaptic connections. Parallel continuum learning: short term changes persisting changes long term changes. The physiological basis of motor learning is not localized in one area of the brain but can occur in all parts of the brain. Learning the acquisition of knowledge/an ability (process) Memory retention or storage of knowledge/an ability (product)