Overview

The course is led by a UKCC Level 4 coach. As such, the content will be both theoretical and applied in nature. The course is broadly divided into two parts. Firstly understanding the underlying theoretical mechanisms to account for ‘how people learn and control movements’, for example information processing, motor programmes, stages of learning and schema theory. Secondly, applying this information to maximise learning e.g. instructional delivery, whole versus part practice, deception and control of complex movements.

IMPORTANT: Module failure that prevents you from passing your year will require resit assessment and attendance at supplementary assessment week during the summer period (dates TBC).

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -To be awarded a mark above D-, you must have a clear understanding of the paradigms and empirical findings in the motor control and learning literature. You should be able to explain how theoretical concepts have evolved from the empirical evidence and how these theories can be applied to practical situations.

-good -To be awarded a mark of higher than B- , in addition to the above, you must be able to integrate the various theoretical concepts. In particular, you should be able to explain how the various processes involved in the control of movement change at the different stages of learning and how the learning process changes throughout skill acquisition. The ability to interpret empirical data should be demonstrated.

-excellent -To be awarded a mark of over A-, in addition to the above, an in depth interpretation of empirical data which incorporates evidence from your additional reading will be expected.