80235 ACQUISITION OF MOTOR SKILL

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
99	80235 	S2  	D 	ACQUISITION OF MOTOR SKILL	1.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

RATIONALE:

The  theory  of  processing information from the  field  of  cognitive
psychology  has long been part of the study of motor leaning  and  has
contributed  to  our  understanding  of  skilled  motor   action.   An
understanding of the Information Processing Models desirable therefore
for  the  student  working in the broad field of human  movement.  The
principles  of  motor learning provide the basis for  the  intelligent
design  of  appropriate learning environments and feedback  structures
which facilitate the acquisition of skilled motor behaviour.

SYNOPSIS:

This  unit examines in depth the Information Processing Model and  how
it  may assist us in coming to understand skilled human performance in
a  range  of settings. Such an understanding may also inform us  about
principles  for  teaching and coaching motor  activity  to  facilitate
greater   levels   of   success.  There   is   likely   to   be   some
laboratory/practical work involved.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:

1. develop an understanding of the theoretical model of
   Information Processing in human skilled performance
   
2. understand the variables which may affect the acquisition of
   motor skill
   
3. introduce some of the control mechanisms of human motor
   activity
   
4. be able to apply the principles of motor learning in a
   practical setting
   
5. introduce some of the methods of investigating motor
   behaviour.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Introduction to motor learning

Processing information

Sensory contributions to skill

Motor programmes

Motor Control and movement accuracy

Motor abilities

Motor Learning Concepts

Practice

Feedback

Applying the principles

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

To be advised on topic by topic basis.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Lectures                                      	28
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	15
Directed Study                                	45
Private Study                                 	40
Examinations                                  	4

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S              MID-SEM   1.5 HOUR MID TERM EXAM                    30.00     Y   N
2   S              END S2    EXAM 2.5 HOURS                            30.00     N   N
3   S              T.B.A.    LAB PORTFOLIO                             40.00     Y   N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    Marking   criteria  are  provided  in  unit  material   as   mark
     sheets/guides or as part of assignment specifications.
2    Summative  assessment  items will receive one  of  the  following
     letter grades: HD, A, B, C, F or I.
3    Unit Grades will be calculated by aggregating the weighted result
     or  numerical  score  for  each summative  assessment  item.  Any
     ungraded  assessment requirement will receive  a  Pass,  Fail  or
     Incomplete.
4    All assessment items must be attempted/submitted.
5    If  assignments  are  submitted after the  due  date  without  an
     approved extension of time they will not be accepted. No  penalty
     if late submission previously arranged and mutually agreed.
6    90%  attendance is required. 100% attendance for Lab sessions  is
     required. 70% - 90% attendance: Result lowered by one grade. Less
     than 70% attendance: not permitted to sit final exam. A roll will
     be called.