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Module Title	Motor Control & Learning
Module Code	SS107
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Johann Issartel	Office Number	A245B
Level	1	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the knowledge, skills and understanding essential for the effective analysis of human movement.
The focus will be theoretical and practical and expertise being developed in the analysis of human motor activities.
This module will underpin the practical work involved in the course.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module students will demonstrate an understanding:

of motor behaviour.
of the gross/fine structure of the human body and human movement.
of the terminology that describes its motion.
of more recent learning theories.

On completion of the module students will be able to:

Demonstrate skills and strategies to observe human movement.
Observe and analyse human motor learning.
Identify and correct errors in fundamental motor skill performance.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	12
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	39

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

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.

Indicative Syllabus

Application of the human movement science for analysing human motor performance in contexts relevant to physical educators, coaches or therapists.
Critical point of view of human motor performances.
Kinesthetic understanding of human movement.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Indicative Reading List

Knudson, D.V. and Morrison, C.S. (1997) Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement. Human Kinetics.
Schmidt, R.A., Wrisberg, C.A. (2008). Motor Learning and Performance. Human Kinetics.
Schmidt, R.A., lee, T.D.. (2005). Motor Control and Learning. Human Kinetics.
Davids, K., Button, C., Bennett, S. (2008). Dynamics of Skill Acquisition. Human Kinetics.
Kelso, J.A.S. (1995) Dynamic Patterns. MIT Press

Recommended Journal for Further Background Reading: