MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

Catalog description

A required course in the physical education and exercise science programs. This course emphasizes a lifespan approach to the study of motor development and motor learning. The motor development portion of the course emphasizes theories and task analysis focused on motor skill acquisition. The motor learning and behavior section covers the processes underlying skilled performance, including how skill performances are learned and how to apply the principles of performance and learning in teaching, coaching, and rehabilitation settings. Lecture, laboratory, use of specialized computer software, videotapes, student presentations, and a required 10-hour field experience scheduled outside of class meeting times. Prerequisites: Admission to PETE or EXSS program or consent of instructor..