Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Acquisition of Skill

• Unit Code

  SPS2107

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

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Description

This unit introduces students to some of the theories and practices associated with the acquisition and production of skilled movement, specifically, the planning and control of movement, the various stages of learning and how effective motor-learning situations can be created.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1114, SPS1201

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Define, classify and measure activities of motor behaviour.
2. Describe common disorders affecting motor development in children.
3. Describe principles of skill learning.
4. Describe principles of skilled performance, including sources of sensory information, decision making, capabilities and limitations of the human memory system.
5. Discuss theoretical models of movement production and control.

Unit Content

1. Attention and human memory - theories of attention, human memory system, factors affecting the recall of information.
2. Classification and assessment of motor skills including fundamental motor skills.
3. Growth and development of motor skills during the early years
4. Identification and treatment of Developmental Coordination Disorder.
5. Principles of skill learning - definition of learning, stages of learning, structuring the learning experience, providing feedback.
6. The role of sensory feedback - reflexive, visual and kinaesthetic systems.
7. Theoretical models of movement production: Information-processing model, Generalised Motor Programs, Open and closed loop control.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and practical laboratories.

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.

Text References

• ^ Schmidt, R.A., & Wrisberg, C.A. (2008). Motor learning and performance (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
• Magill, R.A. (2011). Motor learning: concepts and applications (11th ed.). Boston, Massachusetts: McGraw-Hill.
• Abernethy, B., Hanrahan, S.J., Kippers, V., Mackinnin, L.T., & Pandy, M.G. (2005). The biophysical foundations of human movement (2nd ed.). South Yarra: Macmillan.

^ Mandatory reference

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