KNS 311 Motor Learning and Development

The study of theories, principles, and concepts that increase the capability of a person in performing a motor or sport skill from the developmental perspective. The student will be involved in lectures and small group experiences in motor learning, control, and development. Students will develop an understanding of the cognitive, behavioral, neurophysiological and biomechanical approaches to motor skill learning. Special attention is given to the relationship between motor skill acquisition/learning and motor control theories.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, even years

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding: of the facts and theories relating to child development and learning, of the ways in which motor skills and social skills interact, of different body types and their relationship to performance, of changes in motor control as people age.
2. Demonstrate the ability: to create learning activities that develop basic motor patterns and skills to perform and analyze children's movement pattern, to relate basic psychological principles to the learning of motor skills, to apply movement concepts including movement laws and principles, to collect objective and reliable baseline data on his/her teaching and use such data to improve teaching.