SKILL LEARNING

EDU3SKL

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop a theoretical understanding of human motor and learning performance. Through a series of lectures and laboratory classes the processes involved in acquiring motor skills are investigated together with the factors influencing such learning. This knowledge is integrated into a teaching context utilizing badminton as a medium of instruction. Concepts such as error detection and correction, mental practice, instructional feedback and types of practice are investigated.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Dona Martin

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsMotor Learning and Skill AcquisitionPrescribedSpittle, M.(2013)PALGRAVE MCMILLAN
ReadingsMotor Learning and ControlRecommendedMagill, R. (2011)MCGRAW-HILL
ReadingsMotor Learning and PerformanceRecommendedSchmidt, R. and Wrisberg, C.(2008)HUMAN KINETICS

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate understanding of the processes of motor skill acquisition in children and adults.

Activities:
Lectures, practical classes, online learning tasks
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Design and implement physical education lessons that consider the principles associated with effective motor learning instruction.

Activities:
Lectures, practical classes, online learning tasks
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Work effectively as a member of a teaching team.

Activities:
Lectures, practical classes, online learning tasks
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dona Martin

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Examination (Approx 2000 words)5501, 02
Laboratory reports (approx 1800 words)4501, 02, 03