EXSS3070
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Skill acquisition encompasses an area of study that explains how we acquire, adapt, and retain skilled movements. This course emphasises motor skill acquisition and development, such that students will understand the processes behind motor skill acquisition that are relevant to the role of the exercise and sports scientist. By the end of this course, students will have the knowledge and capability to assess motor skill proficiency and design training and development programs that optimise the quality of skill acquisition in a range of exercise and sport contexts.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe and assess changes to motor performance that occur with learning and development (ESSA 10.2.2, 10.2.3);
2. Evaluate theories and models proposed to explain motor learning and skill acquisition (ESSA 10.2.4);
3. Design safe learning environments to optimise the acquisition, adaptation, and retention of motor skills in health, exercise, and sporting contexts (ESSA 4.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.2.6);
4. Facilitate training activities that adhere to best-practice principles of skill acquisition (ESSA 1.2.2);
5. Work in small groups to produce reports;
6. Communicate the results of both theoretical and experimental work in various forms including written reports, oral presentations and multimedia presentations (ESSA 1.2.3).
Content
Changes to motor performance that may occur with learning, aging and injury
Theories of skill acquisition
Methods of assessing motor performance and learning
Design of effective learning environments for motor skills
Integration of skill acquisition with other sub disciplines of exercise and sport science
Assumed knowledge
HUBS1401 and EXSS2060
Assessment items
Presentation: Video presentation to sporting organisation
Report: Written report on skills training project
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Practical Demonstration: Practical demonstration of facilitating training activities
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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