| The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information click on the Timetable link below. |
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| Credit: 6 points Availability: Semester 2 (See Timetable) Old unit code: 310.240
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| Outcomes: Students develop a broad understanding of the control mechanisms associated with goal-directed movement behaviour and how the application of evidence-based interventions can improve motor skill development; gain an appreciation of differing motor control theories from both motor programme and dynamical system perspectives; become familiar with issues related to the classification and measurement of motor skill, limiting factors to performance including attention and memory, and also, how the structure of practice and the manipulation of feedback can expedite motor skill proficiency; apply competencies and develop diagnostic observation and evaluation of fundamental motor skills, along with coaching and teaching competencies related to motor learning within the practical swimming and waterpolo component. |
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| Content: This unit examines the nature of human motor skill including sensory inputs, central decision mechanisms and outputs. How this process is controlled to produce efficient and co-ordinated action is examined under both cognitive and dynamical systems approaches. The development of motor skill is also examined, with an emphasis on qualitative analysis of fundamental motor skills. The structuring of effective learning experiences is examined from a coaching, pedagogic and rehabilitation perspective. Laboratory classes allow an in-depth exploration of the key issues within motor learning and motor control and seek to maximise student understanding of the practical applications of the theoretical content within human movement settings. |
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Assessment: This comprises a final examination and tests (50 per cent), an assignment (30 per cent) and laboratory report (20 per cent).
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit except in the case of a bachelor's pass degree student who has obtained a mark of 45 to 49 and is currently enrolled in this unit, and it is the only remaining unit that the student must pass in order to complete their course. |
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| Unit Co-ordinator(s): Dr Brendan Lay |
| Location: UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode: on-campus |
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| Prerequisites: 6 points of Level 1 human movement units |
| Advisable prior study: HMES2250 Biomechanics |
Contact hours—lectures: 2 hrs per week; labs/practical sessions: 2.5 hrs per week
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Assistance with study skills, including English language skills,
is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students
(see http://www.studysmarter.uwa.edu.au/).
Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423. |
Text
Magill, R. A. Motor Learning and Control, 7th ed.: McGraw-Hill 2004 |
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Books and other material wherever listed may be subject to change.
Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback. |
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