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David Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University (SFSU) and Director of the Marian Wright Edelman Institute for the Study of Children, Youth, and Families. He holds editorial roles at Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport and Human Movement Science. His research focuses on motor skill acquisition, psychological development linked to motor activity, and the Alexander Technique. Anderson has authored a seminal textbook Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications now in its 13th edition.
Education:
- B.Ed., Physical Education, University of Technology, Sydney
- M.S., Physical Education, California State University, Long Beach
- Ph.D., Kinesiology, Louisiana State University
Research Interests:
- Motor Skill Learning: Optimizing practice schedules, feedback strategies, and individual differences in learning efficiency.
- Psychological Development: Linking motor milestones like crawling/walking to cognitive, emotional, and spatial advancements.
- Infant Behavior: Investigating how optic flow, auditory stimuli, and locomotor experience shape early development.
- Alternative Movement Therapies: Studying Alexander Technique effects on gait and posture in older adults.
Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes playful practice methodologies, neonatal responsiveness to sensory inputs, and drowning prevention strategies. Key themes include motor-cognitive interplay, developmental timing in skill acquisition, and translational research for clinical and educational applications.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, National Academy of Kinesiology
- Former President, NASPSPA
Grants & Advising: Secured NIH/NSF funding for motor development studies. Advised numerous graduate students (names unlisted here). Collaborates with Bay Area Alexander Technique coalition and CNRS researchers in France.
Labs & Teams: Leads research in SFSU's Motor Behavior labs and co-developed the Crawliskate device for early infant mobility interventions.
