David E. Sherwood

David E. Sherwood, Ph.D.
Department of Integrative Physiology
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309-0354
phone: 303-492-7561
fax: 303-492-4009
e-mail:sherwood@colorado.edu

Research Interests

  • Control of rapid limb movements, including error-detection mechanisms, as assessed by kinematic and electromyographic techniques.
  • Acquisition and control of multi-limb actions, and assimilation effects in bimanual movement.
  • Motor Behavior Laboratory

Education

Professional Experience

  • 1982-1983, Staff Research Assistant, Department of Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles.
  • 1983, Visiting Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, University of California, Davis, CA
  • 1983-1984, Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
  • 1984-1985, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Texas Women's University, Denton, TX.
  • 1985-1992, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.
  • 1992-2003, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.
  • 2003-Present, Associate Professor, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.

Recent Publications

  • Enebo B, Sherwood D. Experience and practice organization in learning a simulated high-velocity low-amplitude task. Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapy 28: 33-43, 2005.

  • Green S, Sherwood DE: The benefits of random variable practice for accuracy and temporal error detection in a rapid aiming task. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 71: 398-402, 2000.

  • Sherwood DE. Movement time modulates spatial assimilation effects in rapid bimanual movements. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 75: 203-208, 2004.