Growth and Motor Development
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit of study provides an introduction to concepts in growth and motor development and the development of fundamental movement skills. The following areas will be examined: basic development principles, terms, issues, and theoretical approaches to growth and motor development; physical, cognitive, perceptual and biological growth and development; description of motor behaviour characteristics at different stages of development; movement assessment; and fundamental movement skill development. Students will engage in activities related to fundamental movement skills via hybrid learning.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Differentiate terminology associated with growth and motor development;
- Evaluate changes that occur in growth and motor development; and
- Determine the development and assessment of fundamental movement skills.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%
Online Quiz x 2
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 20%
Fundamental Motor Skill Analysis
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 30%
Fundamental Motor Skill Report
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 30%
Fundamental Motor Skill Session
Required reading
Lifelong Motor Development.
Gabbard, P.C. (2013). | Harlow, UK: Pearson.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):