Key facts
UNE unit code: EXSC239
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
This unit will equip you with a comprehensive knowledge of how people acquire physical skills and what this means for motor performance.
You will explore a range of factors that underlie and influence skill acquisition, performance, and the control of skilled human movement. You will investigate aspects of motor skill acquisition and development, as well as the neural, physiological and cognitive bases for controlling movement.
You will examine factors related to implementing motor learning and the implications of skill acquisition for sports coaching.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2024 | 19 August 2024 | 2 days | Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, Online | The intensive school is mandatory for online students only. Students must attend the Mandatory Intensive School which is held in Armidale. No teaching activities will occur on Sunday. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
The School of Science and Technology considers all practical / laboratory activities as essential to student learning.
Attendance and participation in all practical / laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- describe the principles of motor learning, performance and skill, and integrate this knowledge to evaluate and design motor learning environments that are appropriate in a range of health, and exercise and sporting contexts;
- analyse techniques used for quantifying motor learning and performance, and apply these to various health, exercise and sporting contexts;
- demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical models used in motor control, learning, and skill acquisition, and apply these among various health, and exercise and sports settings; and
- describe the neuromuscular and sensory basis of motor control as they relate to motor behaviour and skill acquisition.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Video of five (5) minutes duration
|
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Practical Report No. Words: 2000
|
| Assessment 3 | Yes | All offerings | Practical Practicals. The School of Science and Technology considers all practical / laboratory activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical / laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence. | |
| Final Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass the examination in order to pass this unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition: Applications for Physical Education and Sport
ISBN: 9781352011623
Spittle, M., Palgrave MacMillan 2nd ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
ISE Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications
ISBN: 9781260570557
Magill, R. & Anderson, D., McGraw Hill 12th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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