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 participate in activities related to fundamental movement skills via remote learning. These activities will involve assessing pre-recorded video clips of FMS skills.

Unit details

Location:
Footscray Park
Remote
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
SPE2004

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Differentiate terminology associated with growth and motor development;  
  2. Evaluate changes that occur in growth and motor development; and  
  3. Determine the development and assessment of fundamental movement skills.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Test Online Quiz x 2 20%
Assignment Fundamental Motor Skill Analysis 20%
Report Fundamental Motor Skill Report 30%
Assignment Workbook 30%

Required reading

Lifelong Motor Development. (6th ed.).
Gabbard, P.C. (2013).
Harlow, UK: Pearson.

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