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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Motor Control & Learning
Module Code	SS107
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Johann Issartel Semester 2: Johann Issartel Autumn: Johann Issartel
Module Teacher	Johann Issartel
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the knowledge, skills and understanding essential for the effective understanding and analysis of human movement in the physical education context. The focus will be practical, experience being gained and expertise being developed in the observation and analysis of activities. This module will underpin the practical work involved in the course.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain gross/fine structure of the human body and human movement.
2. Describe human movement using effective terminology.
3. Identify and modify the constraints influencing the emergence of the motor coordination.
4. Identify and correct errors in fundamental motor skill performance.
5. Explain the role of memory in the learning process of a new motor skill.
6. Differentiate the different scientific perspectives of the motor learning process.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Lab	24	No Description
Independent learning time	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Stages of learning Human Information Processing Motor Control Attention & Performance.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Report (s) (written / oral)	Practical report	60%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List