Video games and human motor skills

 Learning to ride a car is a simple procedure that most people will be able to complete comfortably within a few hours, without much effort and learning required. However, mastering this motor skill will require the person to spend quite some time, which is necessary for mastery, only to pass through a few stages. Not all motor skills are easy to master. These motor skills can be classified in various ways. For instance, even though the majority of individuals do not need to spend lots of time, they still need to learn how to control the power steering wheel. Most human beings make mistakes when driving. It takes quite a certain amount of time for one to drive another car, without any problems. Likewise, it takes quite a lot of time for someone to type on the computer keyboard. This implies that there are more complex motor abilities that a person needs to accomplish to develop proficiency in this motor skill.

 Several motor skills make it possible for people to perform their daily activities. They include controlling basic body movements, such as sitting down and standing up, for example. Also, these skills include such movements as moving around, turning or twisting around, opening and closing doors, and so on. Thus, with 'many' muscle movements that are very demanding for people to master, motor skills may serve as an important foundation for development. As it has been pointed out above, this kind of motor skill requires considerable amounts of conscious attention.

It should be noted that while driving, a person must pay close attention to their eyes, and their movements while the car is being driven. The situation presupposes the formation of a new task. There will require active visual perception to achieve success in this motor skill. One must use his/her eyes only to see what is going on. Furthermore, one must pay special attention to the direction of the car, keeping in mind that there are usually two-lane roads. At the same time, there must always remain balanced while passing. An individual cannot keep still so that he/she does not become tired. In the given Case, there must always remember to maintain balance at all times. To avoid falling asleep or nodding off, people have to be alert at all times and pay special attention to everything that goes on the road. So, a person must pay particular attention to eye movements and the way in which they look at the world (Schmidt). Another important point here is that people have to be attentive, both while driving and in other activities that demand attention. Having good concentration may help a person avoid accidents and lead to a successful driving experience. Being mindful of the objects surrounding people should also be regarded as a crucial factor. Therefore, even though one might want to get rid of every single object on the road, these objects mustn’t distract their focus from driving. A person who knows how to concentrate on the road may improve their ability to stay awake. Similarly, it may help a person to be aware of what is going on next to them. If one realizes its importance, this will make them more focused. On the contrary, a distracted driver will be unable to stay awake. Since driving demands much attention, such objects as children, pets, and street signs should be avoided during a journey (Schmidt). Finally, there are those motor skills that can be learned. For instance, when it comes to choosing which vehicle to buy, one has to consider factors like safety, fuel consumption, or parking, among others. There are plenty of factors to be considered before purchase. In addition, one should be sure about what kind of gas is used, or how much weight it weights. Even though these things are beyond people’s abilities, they must be given proper consideration to making a decision. Likewise, the driver has to take care of their well-being. Proper preparation will allow for creating enough energy before starting a car journey. The driver should ensure that they have plenty of energy needed for the journey. Hence, it will be easier to drive safely, especially when one gets behind the wheel (Schmidt).

The motor skill described above should help one go beyond the initial stages of the process, and move along a path that eventually leads to mastering the skills. When it comes to typing, reading, and driving, one should know how to approach the situation one is facing. To start with, when teaching a person to write, it is necessary to provide guidelines, to explain why each word is essential, how it can be used in the text, and so forth. Here, one must make particular emphasis on making this process interesting. Afterward, the student must practice writing different short stories, poems, etc., based on the rules defined. By practicing, the teacher will gradually begin to memorize the rules and gradually build an understanding of how the words should sound. The final stage is working on the final piece, where the teacher should have shown the correct formula and the corresponding action. Lastly, the teacher may present something to show that writing is taking place while listening to the student’s voice, or through gestures.

 When trying to teach a motor skill, it is paramount to prepare well enough so that a learner will not struggle with new tasks. The method used must appeal to the current level of the student, since there are already developed patterns that one is familiar with. So, the choice of words is central. For example, if a child wants to speak about birds, one can say “the bird, the bird.” This is likely to create an atmosphere of suspense that allows children to discover more about the world outside their homes. So, one is likely to be ready for the challenge set forth by the instructor. However, being prepared also implies knowing the material one will use or the material at hand to use to come up with such phrases. To this end, it is paramount to read materials that would be useful for the lesson. Here, it is necessary to select texts that are relevant to the given task.

 In conclusion, it should be noted that motor skills are very important for people to accomplish everyday tasks, but they have many layers to be understood, depending on the situation. Both visual perception and concentration and focusing are crucial for successful performance. Nevertheless, it is also imperative that motor skills can also be taught, which means that more time is required for mastery. However, it takes quite some time, only depending on the complexity of the task. As it was mentioned earlier, learning motor skills is an ongoing process within which progress can be made. For children who love animals, there are opportunities for exploration. Thus, parents can encourage the learning process, with a focus on such aspects as color, numbers, and texture. Such activities often occur in preschools, middle schools, colleges, and universities.