Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTALS OF MOTOR LEARNING
SPOR50381
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Erskine
Email: J.W.Erskine@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Schmidt, R. A. & Wrisberg, C. A. (2000). 'Motor learning and performance: From principles to practice'.
Champaign, ILL: Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-88011-500-9
Magill, R. A. (2000). 'Motor Learning: Concepts and applications' (7th Edition). Dubuque, Iowa: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0-0697-24652-3
Champaign, ILL: Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-88011-500-9
Magill, R. A. (2000). 'Motor Learning: Concepts and applications' (7th Edition). Dubuque, Iowa: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0-0697-24652-3
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre.
Appropriately and adequately equipped laboratory space.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Appropriately and adequately equipped laboratory space.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
Students will be required to complete a single piece of summative assessment.
An end-of-module group based poster (500 words), with accompanying report (1500 words), examining LOs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Formative Assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment opportunities by undertaking a series of review questions
covering key material on the module. These review questions will inform discussion of key issues discussed in
the workshop sessions.
Students will be required to complete a single piece of summative assessment.
An end-of-module group based poster (500 words), with accompanying report (1500 words), examining LOs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Formative Assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment opportunities by undertaking a series of review questions
covering key material on the module. These review questions will inform discussion of key issues discussed in
the workshop sessions.
Module Learning Strategies
Tutor-led lecture programme (12 hours)
Laboratory practicals (12 hours)
Workshop activity (12 hours)
Independent guided study comprising of learning activities prior and subsequent to laboratory sessions (approximately
40 hours), preparation for formative assessment (30 hours) and undertaking formative assessment (44 hours)
Laboratory practicals (12 hours)
Workshop activity (12 hours)
Independent guided study comprising of learning activities prior and subsequent to laboratory sessions (approximately
40 hours), preparation for formative assessment (30 hours) and undertaking formative assessment (44 hours)
Module Indicative Content
The module will explore contemporary explanations of motor learning as applied to skilled behaviour. Primarily a cognitive perspective will be adopted covering the development of motor skill, individual differences and sensory models of motor learning. The role of such concepts as motor programmes, feedback, memory and attention will be examined from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint with respect to the development of motor expertise in applied settings.