Dr Stuart Mourton
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Job title: Lecturer in Motor Control
Email: s.mourton@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 1731
Room: 606
Recent publications
Khan, M.A., Mourton, S.J., Buckolz, E., Adam, J.J. and Hayes, A.E. (2012) Spatial versus motor grouping in a free choice response selection task. In preparation for submission
Lawrence, G.P., Khan, M.A., Mourton, S.J., and Bernier, P.M. (2011).The Reliance on Visual Feedback for Online and Offline Processing. Motor Control. 15(2):232-46.
Khan, M.A., Mourton, S.J., Buckolz, E., Adam, J.J. and Hayes, A.E. (2010) The influence of response grouping on free-choice decision making in a response selection task. Acta Psychologica. 134(2) 175-181
Khan, M.A., Mourton, S.J., Buckolz, E. and Franks, I. M. (2008) The influence of advance information on the response complexity effect in manual aiming movements. Acta Psychologica. 127(1) 154-162
Khan, M.A., Tremblay, L., Cheng, D.T., Luis, M and Mourton, S.J. (2008) The preparation and control of reversal movements as a single unit of action. Experimental Brain Research 187(1) 33-40.
Department: Academic
Faculty: Education, Health and Sciences
School: School of Science
Subject Area: Sport and Exercise
I am a lecturer in the School of Sport and Exercise and teach on a range of undergraduate modules. I also undertake research in the area of motor control, skill acquistion and cognitive functioning. I am responsible for co-ordinating the research groups and clusters within the school, establishing links with other research groups within the University and externally and for assisting marketing in the development of Sport and Exercise open days.
Teaching responsibilities
I currently teach on the year 5 modules Research Methods for Sports and Exercise, Adapted Physical Activity and Academic and Applied Skills for Sport and Exercise. Additionally I supervise a number of students on the year 6 Independant Study module.
Professional interests
I'm interested in the full range of facets within the subject areas of Sport and Exercise science; from issues such as coaching procedures and feedback delivery,to statistical analysis and psychological profiling.
Research interests
My research focus has centered on the programming of movements, the influence of response preparation on speeded decision making and the learning process involved in novel motor tasks.
Undergraduate qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Sport Science, University of Wales, Bangor
Postgraduate qualifications
- Masters in Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology (MSc), University of Wales, Bangor
Research qualifications
- PhD in Motor Control and Learning, Bangor University
