Module Information
Module Identifier
BR26420
Module Title
Motor Learning and Performance
Academic Year
2019/2020
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Practical | 5 x 2 Hour Practicals |
| Seminar | 3 x 2 Hour Seminars |
| Lecture | 22 x 1 Hour Lectures |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Literature review (2000 words) | 75% |
| Semester Assessment | Five short assignments including quizzes, reports and data analyses (1.5 hours) | 25% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and the inter-disciplinary nature of motor control.
2. Demonstrate advanced level knowledge of theories and principles the area of motor control, motor learning, and performance.
3. Construct critical reviews on a range of topics based on a range of information sources.
4. Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions in written formats to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Brief description
This module will focus on the principles of human skilled performance and the principles of skill learning. Decision making, anticipation, attention and information processing are discussed in relation to the execution of movements. The sensory system, the involvement of the brain and feedback loops and theories of motor programs will enable the student to understand the theory behind the motor control. The application will focus on the speed-accuracy trade off and individual differences in capacity for learning. Skill learning will focus on the research methods applied
in motor learning and how expertise is gained, including the effect of practice and feedback.
in motor learning and how expertise is gained, including the effect of practice and feedback.
Content
This module will run for eleven weeks, with each week consisting 2 one-hour lectures and a seminar/practical.
Introduction: Motor Skills
Processing information and making decisions
Attention and performance
Sensory contribution to skilled performance
Motor programs
Principles of speed, accuracy and coordination
Individual differences
Motor Learning
Skill acquisition, retention and transfer
Organizing and scheduling practice
Augmented feedback
Introduction: Motor Skills
Processing information and making decisions
Attention and performance
Sensory contribution to skilled performance
Motor programs
Principles of speed, accuracy and coordination
Individual differences
Motor Learning
Skill acquisition, retention and transfer
Organizing and scheduling practice
Augmented feedback
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Quantifying movement analysis. |
| Communication | Infographic presentation. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Feedback will be provided following each short assignment. |
| Information Technology | Excel, infographic creation, data collection software, video capture. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Practicals and seminars will include the application of their new knowledge to potential careers. |
| Problem solving | Critical review of two contrasting journal articles related to future performance capabilities. |
| Research skills | Literature review on self-selected topic. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Research methods and applications of motor control theory. |
| Team work | During practicals and seminars. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5