LU EXSC 545 Motor Learning and Performance Essay

Journal Article Review Instructions

You will complete an article review based on a search of several journal articles strongly associated with the field of motor learning and performance. The article review is to be no more than 5 and no fewer than 3 pages and must discuss the study’s background (e.g. reasons for study, subjects utilized, brief methods, etc.), summary of the significance of findings, and a detailed paragraph or 2 as to why this article is related to exercise physiology. You must select an article from a reputable scientific human performance or exercise science-related journal to analyze. Also, you must clearly identify the strengths and weaknesses of the research study’s design. Follow the Journal Article Review Template found below.

You must include a PDF of your chosen journal article with your assignment submission.

Title your assignment “EXSC-545: Motor Learning and Performance Article Review.” Proofread your article review multiple times and review the grading rubric prior to submission.

This assignment is due by 11:59 pm (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 6.

Journal Article Review Template

A) Background (Section 1: Reason for and importance of article choice)

1. Reason for selection of article and importance/relationship to motor learning
2. Summarize article introduction
3. Methods
   1. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the research study’s design.

B) Summary (Section 2: Significance)

1. Results
2. Discussion
   1. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the author’s discussion section.
3. Conclusion