Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2006 - 2007
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Module Title |
Motor Skills
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Module Code |
SS107
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Siobhan McArdle | Office Number | XG06 |
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Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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Module Aims:
' To provide students with a fundamental understanding of motor learning, control and performance.
' This module aims to facilitate active learning by providing the students with opportunities for practical experience, observation, self-reflection and individual and group critical analysis.
' To promote independent study and written presentation skills.
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes:
After successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamental processes underlying the learning and performance of movements.
2. Understand how the principles of motor (movement) performance and learning can be useful in teaching, coaching, rehabilitation and ergonomics.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
22
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
11
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
42
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Indicative Syllabus:
¿Stages of learning
¿Human Information Processing
¿Motor Control
¿Attention & Performance
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 60% | Examination Weight | 40% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Indicative Reading List:
Magill, R.A. (2004). Motor Learning and Control Concepts and Applications (7th edition). NewYork, NewYork: McGraw-Hill
Schmidt, R.A. & Lee, T.D. (2005). Motor Control and Learning. A Behavioral Emphasis (4th edition). Leeds, U.K.: Human Kinetics.
Schmidt, R.A., & Wrisberg, C.A. (2004). A Problem-Based Learning Approach (3rd. edition). Leeds, U.K. Human Kinetics.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| ATT | BSc Athletic Therapy and Training |
| SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
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