Motor Learning

Unit code:AHE2127Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

Motor learning provides an understanding of how we acquire, develop, improve and enhance skills for movement performance. This unit aims to support students in developing an integrated understanding of the process of motor learning and motor skill performance and an appreciation of the theoretical, practical, and research features of motor learning. Students will explore the learning and performance of different motor skills, changes in motor performance that occur in skill acquisition, theoretical perspectives and principles of motor learning, factors influencing motor learning, assessment of motor performance, and the application of theoretical perspectives and principles of motor learning to the planning and design of appropriate approaches to motor learning and motor skill performance.

Learning Outcomes

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

Evaluate and describe changes in motor performance that occur during skill acquisition;
Extrapolate solutions to common motor learning situations by formulating principles related to effective learning of motor skills;
Adapt theoretical perspectives and principles from motor learning to the assessment of motor performance;
Apply motor learning and skill performance principles to develop appropriate approaches to facilitate motor learning; for individuals and groups; and
Analyse results from practical motor learning activities and evaluate findings.