Jae Patterson
Associate Professor
Kinesiology
Brock University
Canada
Biography
My specific research questions are focused on examining practice factors facilitating motor skill acquisition across the lifespan. Such general topics include knowledge of results, observational learning, repetition scheduling, self-controlled practice contexts and subjective error-detection accuracy. I completed my PhD in 2005 at McMaster University under the supervision of Dr. Timothy Lee; my Master’s Degree in 1996 in Human Kinetics at the University of Windsor under the supervision of Patti Weir; and my honors undergraduate degree in 1993 at Brock University in the Department of Physical Education
Research Interest
Current research in the Motor Skill Acquisition Laboratory are examining research questions related to: Practice factors strengthening the error detection capabilities of the learner as a function of motor task complexity; Practiced contexts organized by a peer of similar or different skill levels of the learner; Application of motor learning principles to tasks performed in everyday living (e.g., touch screen performance)
Publications
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Cote, P., Kimmerle, M., & Patterson J. (2013). Learning and transfer of dance sequences by novice and experienced dancers. Asian Journal of Exercise & Sports Science, 10, 98-106.
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Sanli, E.A., Patterson, J.T., Bray, S.R., Lee, T.D. (2013). Understanding self-controlled motor learning protocols through self-determination theory. Frontiers in Psychology: Movement Science and Sport Psychology, 3, 1-17.
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Patterson, J.T., Carter, M., Hansen, S. (2013). Self-controlled KR schedules: Does repetition order matter? Human Movement Science. 32, 567-579.
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Sanli, E., & Patterson, J. (2013). Learning effects of self-controlled practice scheduling for children and adults: Are the advantages different? Perceptual and Motor Skills, 116, 1-9.
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McGuire, J., Green, L., Calder, K., Patterson, J., & Gabriel, D.A. (2014). The effects of massed versus distributed contractions on the variability of maximal isometric force. Experimental Brain Research, published online April 2nd, 2014.
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Weaver, TB., Adkin, A.L., Patterson, J.T.,& Tokuno, C. (2014). The influence of instructions on arm reactions in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Human Movement Science, 37, 101-110.
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McRae, M., Patterson, J.T., & Hansen, S. (2015). Examining the preferred self-controlled KR schedules of learners and peers during motor skill learning. Journal of Motor Behavior, 47, 527-534.
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Patterson, J.T., Hart, A., Hansen, S., Carter, M., & Ditor (2016). Measuring Investment in Learning: Can Electrocardiogram Provide an Indication of Cognitive Effort During Learning? Perceptual and Motor Skills, 122, 375-394.
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Patterson, J.T., McRae, M., & Lai (2016). Accuracy of subjective performance appraisal is not modulated by the method used by the leaner during motor skill acquisition. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 122, 650-665.
