EHR214 Skill Acquisition (8)

This subject uses a behavioural approach to explore a broad range of factors and processes affecting skilled motor behaviour. Emphasis is placed on developing general principles that human movement practitioners can apply to influence motor performance and skill learning.

The subject is delivered around (4) units of study:

1. Skill acquisition and professional practice;

2. Concepts of motor behaviour;

3. Factors influencing motor control; and

4. Motor skill assessment and intervention.

After completing this subject, students will be able to analyse motor skill situations to predict and/or explain motor performance behaviour, manipulation task and environmental factors to facilitate desired motor performance outcomes, and develop strategies to facilitate motor skill learning in a variety of settings.

Availability

* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Online *
Bathurst Campus

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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

Ideally, students would have completed EHR119, EHR120 and EHR225 prior to undertaking this subject.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe the structure and function of the neuromuscular and sensory systems as they relate to the control of voluntary and involuntary movement and motor learning;
  • be able to identify the strengths and limitations of techniques to assess processes of motor learning and motor control;
  • be able to discuss the common theoretical models proposed to explain motor control and the processes of motor learning;
  • be able to assess aspects of an individual's motor function in physical activity and exercise contexts including applying risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the motor learning and control of exercise science; and
  • be able to design motor learning environments and protocols to maximise each individual's specific motor learning and control outcomes, as appropriate in physical activity and exercise contexts.

Syllabus

This 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;
  • 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.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of EHR214 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Mid-session test
20
2
Motor learning project report
40
3
Comprehensive final exam
40
4
Compulsory class attendance
0

Residential School

This subject contains a 2 day Compulsory Residential School.

It is compulsory for Online Study students to attend a two (2)-day COMPULSORY Residential School scheduled during the Residential School period. This Residential School is necessary in order to develop practical skills to meet learning outcomes and comply with accreditation requirements.

Special Resources

Students attending compulsory residential schools and or lab-based practicals on CSU campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources (minimum: lab coat, safety glasses and covered footwear for lab-based practicals).

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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