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<p>This unit introduces the theoretical underpinnings of the nature and cause of simple human movements. It enables students to understand the factors underlying the acquisition, performance and control of skilled human movement. This understanding is achieved primarily through an appreciation of the demands of different motor skills and their subsequent impact on performance and learning in a teaching, coaching and rehabilitation environment.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Fundamental motor skills;</li><li>Motor Control and Learning Theories;</li><li>Performance and motor control characteristics of functional skills;</li><li>Action preparation;</li><li>Defining and assessing learning;</li><li>Stages of learning;</li><li>Practice conditions;</li><li>Instruction and feedback;</li><li>Information processing and decision making.</li></ul>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces the theoretical underpinnings of the nature and cause of simple human movements. It enables students to understand the factors underlying the acquisition, performance and control of skilled human movement. This understanding is achieved primarily through an appreciation of the demands of different motor skills and their subsequent impact on performance and learning in a teaching, coaching and rehabilitation environment.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Fundamental motor skills;</li><li>Motor Control and Learning Theories;</li><li>Performance and motor control characteristics of functional skills;</li><li>Action preparation;</li><li>Defining and assessing learning;</li><li>Stages of learning;</li><li>Practice conditions;</li><li>Instruction and feedback;</li><li>Information processing and decision making.</li></ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci1703">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe motor development across the lifespan, including the development of fundamental motor skills and gait, and the changes in sensory systems, motor learning, and motor performance that occur at different life stages. </p>
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<p>Explain theoretical models of motor control and learning, relative to control of movement and motor learning for physical activity when designing motor skill assessment and learning tasks.</p>
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<p>Identify the strengths and limitations of techniques used to assess aspects of motor learning and control, and implement appropriate measures to assess movement skill performance in a laboratory setting.</p>
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<p>Evaluate the factors that influence motor learning, including the stages of learning and the perceptual and decision-making changes that occur as performers progress from novice to expert.</p>
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<p>Examine and design learning environments to support skill acquisition and task performance, considering the influence of learner, task and situational characteristics on learning experiences.</p>
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<p>Develop and display interpersonal skills by working in small groups to observe and report on practitioner motor skill learning in the real-world.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance and active participation in laboratory classes to demonstrate competency in practical skills. </p>
<p>90% attendance at active learning sessions.</p>
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5, 6
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<p>Group oral presentation relating to practice and feedback techniques used within sport or recreational activities.</p>
<p>Group oral presentation.</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
3, 5, 6
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<p>Application and interpretation of knowledge in the area of motor learning and control.</p>
<p>Case study report.</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
1, 2
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<p>Review of lecture, laboratory, and readings content.</p>
<p>Exam.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci1703">View unit fees</a>
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