William P. Berg, Ph.D.
 
Position:
Associate Professor
 
Scholarly Focus:
I focus on basic and applied questions concerning the control of human bipedal locomotion (walking and running). My interest in locomotion is driven by an appreciation for its importance to basic and advanced human functioning. Moreover, because of its remarkable flexibility, bipedal locomotion constitutes an ideal context in which to study links between perception and action. In particular, I investigate the role of visual perception in the control of walking and running, as well addressing allied questions concerning mobility and aging.
   
Selected Publications:  
Consiglio, W., Driscoll, P., Witte, M. & Berg, W.P. (in press). Effect of cellular telephone conversations and other potential interference on reaction time in a braking response. Accident Analysis and Prevention.

Berg, W.P., & Lundin, P.N. (in press). Performance and learning effects of practice. New Studies in Athletics.

Berg, W. P., & Blasi, E. R. (2000). Stepping performance during obstacle clearance in women: Age differences and the association with lower extremity strength in older women. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 48, 1414-1423.

Irwin, M., Fitzgerald, C., & Berg, W. P. (2000). The effect of the intensity of wireless telephone conversations on reaction time in a braking response. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 90, 1130-1134.

Berg, W. P., & Lapp, B. A. (1998). The effect of a practical resistance training intervention on mobility in independent, community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 6, 18-35.

Berg, W. P., Alessio, H. M., Mills, E. M., & Chen, T. (1997). Correlates of recurrent falling in independent community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Motor Behavior, 29, 5-16.

Berg, W. P., Alessio, H. M., Mills, E. M., & Chen, T. (1997). Circumstances and consequences of falls in independent community-dwelling older adults. Age and Ageing, 26, 261-268.
   
Courses Taught:  
PHS 184 Motor Skill Learning and Performance
PHS 202 Introduction and Integration of Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies
PHS 631 Physiological and Motoric Aspects of Sport
PHS 681 Human Motor Control and Learning
   
To Contact:  
Phone: 513-529-2716
E-mail: bergwp@muohio.edu
Address: 202G Phillips Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056

 
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