The Skill Acquisition & Neuroscience (SAN) Lab at San Francisco State University conducts experimental research using state-of-the-art neurophysiological methods to investigate the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying human movement and behavior. Our research program is organized around two primary lines of investigation.
The primary research line focuses on understanding how practice-related factors influence the acquisition, control, and retention of motor skills, as well as the neural mechanisms that support these processes.
The secondary research line examines the neurocognitive mechanisms associated with the development and maintenance of sedentary behavior.
Current projects include:
- Investigating neural changes associated with the motor skill acquisition process
- Examining the role of motivation in motor performance and long-term skill retention
- Conducting meta-analytic evaluations of the motor behavior literature
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Comparing implicit and explicit attitudes toward physical activity
Location: HSS 385
Director: Dr. Juliana Parma
