SPEX12-311: Motor Control and Learning in Exercise and Sport

Description

This subject introduces the primary theories and applications of motor control and learning. Various motor control theories will be examined concerning the role of sensory and motor function and how this interaction may impact our health and ability to perform activities of daily living, exercise, and play sport. Students will examine a range of factors that influence the assessment of motor function and how best to assist clients in improving their motor learning and skill acquisition.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Identify the strengths and limitations of techniques to assess processes of motor learning and control.
2. Explain the changes in motor function or motor performance that may occur with motor learning and development across the lifespan.
3. Discuss the common theoretical models proposed to explain motor control and the processes of motor learning.
4. Assess aspects of an individual’s motor function in physical activity and exercise contexts including applying risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the motor learning and control of exercise science.
5. Describe the structure and function of the neuromuscular and sensory systems as they relate to the control of voluntary and involuntary movement and motor learning.
6. Design motor learning environments and protocols to maximise specific motor learning and control outcomes in a range of physical activity and exercise contexts.
7. Apply motor learning principles and skill acquisition principles, including the effective use of learning cues and movement progressions, for teaching and correcting movement and exercise technique.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2021 [Standard]
• September 2020 [Standard - Motor Control and Learning in Exercise and Sport]
• September 2019 [Standard]

Subject dates