Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Acquisition of Skill

• Unit Code

  SPS1114

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit introduces students to the acquisition and production of skilled movement and how they change over the lifespan.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1201, SPS2107

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Classify and measure activities of motor behaviour.
2. Describe the concept and measures of growth, maturation and development.
3. Describe the role of sensory information, decision making and limitations of the human memory system on movement production.
4. Discuss principles of skill learning.
5. Explain how motor development changes across the lifespan.
6. Outline major theories and laws of movement production.

Unit Content

1. Fundamental movement skills.
2. Observation and measurement of motor development.
3. Changes occurring during the lifespan and their impact on motor behaviour.
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 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.

Text References

• ^ Magill, R., & Anderson, D. (2014). Motor learning and control (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Note: Selected chapters.
• ^ Gallahue, D. L., Ozman, J. C., & Goodway, J. D. (2011). Understanding motor development: Infants, children, adolescents, adults (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Note: Selected chapters.

^ Mandatory reference

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