Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Acquisition of Skill

• Unit Code

  SPS1114

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  A/Prof Annette Judith RAYNOR

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Description

This unit introduces students to some of the primary concepts of motor learning and motor development across the lifespan. Students will explore motor skill classification, measurement of motor performance, performance characteristics of motor skills, attention and memory, and best practices for skill learning.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1201, SPS2107

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Describe the concept and measures of human growth, maturation and development.
2. Explain how motor development changes across the lifespan.
3. Classify and measure activities of motor behaviour.
4. Discuss principles of skill learning.

Unit Content

1. Changes occurring during the lifespan and their impact on motor behaviour.
2. Observation and measurement of motor development.
3. Fundamental movement skills.
4. Classification and assessment of motor skills.
5. Principles of skill learning - definition of learning, stages of learning, structuring the learning experience, providing feedback.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, practical laboratory sessions, self-directed student activities, and online content.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

Core Reading(s)

• Magill, R., & Anderson, D. (2014). Motor learning and control . (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
• Gallahue, D. L., Ozman, J. C., & Goodway, J. D. (2012). Understanding motor development: Infants, children, adolescents, adults . (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

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