EHR214 Skill Acquisition (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Exercise Science (EXSCI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject will develop student's capability to apply theoretical concepts in motor control and learning to design evidence-based motor skill practise and rehabilitation experiences. The subject is organised into four modules. In the first module, students will explore skill acquisition as a field of study and how skill acquisition theory may be applied to enhance professional practice. In the second module, students will explore fundamental concepts related to motor behaviour and examine motor skill classification, measurement of motor performance, and individual differences. In the third module, students will investigate factors affecting motor control, including central and sensory contributions to motor control, theories of motor control, performance characteristics of motor skills, action preparation, attention and memory. In the fourth module, students will explore concepts in motor learning, assessment, and learn to develop motor skill interventions. Student achievement of the subject learning objectives will be evaluated through two major assessment items that provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their capacity to apply skill acquisition theory to professional workplace tasks.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EHR214
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- describe the discipline of skill acquisition and applications of motor learning and control theory in professional practice settings;
- analyse the demands placed on performers during motor skill execution according to task requirements and environmental context;
- distinguish between measures of performance outcome and performance production;
- explain how motor abilities influence motor performance and skill acquisition;
- describe central contributions to motor performance and skill acquisition and predict the effect of disease or damage to neuromotor structures on skilled motor behaviour;
- describe sensory contributions to motor performance and skill acquisition and predict the effect of disease or damage to sensory systems on skilled motor behaviour;
- modify situational and personal factors affecting motor performance outcomes;
- apply strategies to direct attention and enhance motor memory in motor skill settings;
- predict performer and performance changes that accompany skill acquisition;
- develop and apply procedures to assess motor performance and skill acquisition in workplace settings;
- select appropriate methods of instruction and feedback in motor skill instruction settings;
- design appropriate motor skill practise schedules based on performer, task and environmental characteristics in workplace settings;
- select and implement appropriate types of motor skill practise based on performer, task, and environmental characteristics in workplace settings.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Classification of motor skills;
- Motor abilities and individual differences;
- Neuromotor basis of motor control;
- Sensory contributions to motor control;
- Theories of motor control;
- Motor control characteristics of functional skills;
- Action preparation;
- Attention and memory;
- Assessment of motor skill learning;
- Stages of motor skill learning;
- Performer and performance changes with motor skill learning;
- Transfer of motor skill learning;
- Motor skill instruction and performer feedback;
- Designing motor skill instruction sessions;
- Types of motor skill practise.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.