Module Information
Module Identifier
BR26420
Module Title
Motor Learning and Performance
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Reading List
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Literature Review (2000 words) | 70% |
| Semester Assessment | Worksheets Worksheets, comprising data collection and analysis | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Worksheets Worksheets, comprising data collection and analysis | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Literature Review (2000 words) | 70% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the inter-disciplinary nature of motor control
Demonstrate advanced level knowledge of theories and principles the area of motor control, motor learning, and performance.
Construct critical reviews on a range of topics based on a range of information sources
Process, analyze and interpret data.
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.
Aims
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Content
Indicative content and structure will contain:
• Introduction to Motor Skills
• Processing information and making decisions
• Attention and performance
• Sensory contribution to skilled performance
• Motor programs
• Principles of speed, accuracy and coordination
• Motor Learning
• Skill acquisition, retention and transfer
• Organizing and scheduling practice
• Augmented feedback
• Introduction to Motor Skills
• Processing information and making decisions
• Attention and performance
• Sensory contribution to skilled performance
• Motor programs
• Principles of speed, accuracy and coordination
• Motor Learning
• Skill acquisition, retention and transfer
• Organizing and scheduling practice
• Augmented feedback
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Adaptability and resilience | Students will be provided with academic and skill challenges during practical sessions and completion of assessment |
| Co-ordinating with others | During practicals, such as working in pairs to evaluate the speed-accuracy trade off. |
| Creative Problem Solving | Critical review of two contrasting journal articles related to future performance capabilities. |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Literature review on self-selected topic. Deciding on appropriate data analyses techniques. |
| Digital capability | Worksheets in Excel for data analyses and Word for writing literature reviews |
| Professional communication | Writing in an academic writing style |
| Real world sense | Applying science to real world motor skill and identifying the appropriate level of detail. |
| Reflection | Feedback will be provided and the literature review will be submitted in two parts, to enable students to reflect on first part and improve on second part. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Research methods, including data analyses, and applications of motor control theory. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5