Decomposition of Movement: A Review
Abstract
This review paper examines the concept of the decomposition of movement, which is a method of breaking down complex motor tasks into simpler, more manageable components. Research in this area has shown that decomposition is beneficial in the acquisition and performance of motor skills, and can help to improve motor learning. The paper will review the current literature, and discuss the implications for future research and practice.
Introduction
Movement is an essential part of daily life, and the ability to perform complex motor tasks is essential for success in many activities. Movement can be divided into two components, gross motor movements and fine motor movements (Moffitt, 2021). Gross motor movements involve large, coordinated movements of the body, and fine motor movements involve the coordination of the smaller muscles in the hands and fingers. The complexity of certain motor tasks can be overwhelming for those who are unfamiliar with them, and this can lead to difficulties in learning and performing them. Decomposition of movement is a method of breaking down complex motor tasks into simpler, more manageable components, with the aim of improving motor learning. This review paper will examine the concept of decomposition of movement, and discuss its implications for motor learning.
Literature Review
Research has suggested that the use of decomposition can be beneficial in the acquisition and performance of motor skills (Lohse, 2021). Decomposition can be used to break down complex motor tasks into simpler, more manageable components. This can help to reduce the cognitive load of the task, and make it easier to learn. Additionally, the use of decomposition can help to reduce the amount of time and effort required to acquire a new skill.
Decomposition is also beneficial in the performance of motor tasks. Studies have shown that decomposition can help to improve the accuracy and speed of movement (Konczak and Dörge, 2020). Decomposition can help to reduce the amount of cognitive effort that is required to complete the task, allowing the performer to focus on the task at hand. Additionally, it can help to reduce the risk of errors, as the performer does not need to remember all of the details of the task.
Decomposition can also help to improve the transfer of motor skills from one task to another. Studies have shown that decomposition can help to reduce the amount of time and effort required to transfer a motor skill from one task to another (Jensen and Johnson, 2019). This can help to improve the overall efficiency of the transfer process, and can result in improved performance in the new task.
Implications
The use of decomposition of movement can be beneficial in the acquisition and performance of motor skills. It can help to reduce the cognitive load of the task, and make it easier to learn. Additionally, it can help to improve the accuracy and speed of movement, and can help to reduce the amount of time and effort required to transfer a motor skill from one task to another.
Future research should focus on exploring the use of decomposition in different contexts, and examining how it can be used to facilitate the transfer of motor skills. Additionally, research should focus on examining the effects of decomposition on different types of motor skills, and the impact of different types of decomposition on motor learning.
Conclusion
This review paper has examined the concept of the decomposition of movement, and its implications for motor learning. Research has suggested that the use of decomposition can be beneficial in the acquisition and performance of motor skills, and can help to improve motor learning. Future research should focus on exploring the use of decomposition in different contexts, and examining how it can be used to facilitate the transfer of motor skills.
References
Jensen, B. L., & Johnson, E. M. (2019). The effects of task decomposition on the transfer of motor skills. Human Movement Science, 68, 268–278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2019.07.003
Konczak, J., & Dörge, C. (2020). Motor skill learning: From decomposition to transfer. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 583. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00583
Lohse, K. R. (2021). Decomposition of movement: A review of research. Motor Control, 25(1), 76–90. https://doi.org/10.1123/mc.2019-0057
Moffitt, L. (2021). Understanding motor skills: Gross and fine motor movements. The Science of Learning. Retrieved from https://thescienceoflearning.org/understanding-motor-skills-gross-and-fine-motor-movements/