Wulf (kinesiology, U. of Nevada at Las Vegas) examines how focus of attention affects motor performance and the learning of motor skills. She synthesizes research from the past few years, incorporating experimental studies that have addressed the subject. She outlines traditional and recent views of how attention should be directed in learning, including new research that claims too much focus can hamper the learning process. Subsequent chapters consider internal versus external focus instructions, feedback, the advantages of attentional focus of movement effect, focus in terms of the level of expertise, suprapostural activities, and the performance of special populations such as children, older individuals, and those with impairments. The audience for the book consists of students and practitioners of kinesiology, psychology, sport sciences, physical education, physical or occupational therapy, and the performing arts. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)