Course Description
Designed to evaluate the biological basis of movement control and learning. Contemporary theories of cognition and motor control are integrated and applied to teaching skill acquisition and human performance.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Readings and written summaries of theories and research in motor behavior.
Athena Title
Motor Skill Behavior
Undergraduate Prerequisite
(CBIO 2200-2200L or CBIO 2210-2210L) and permission of major
Graduate Prerequisite
Permission of school
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. To become familiar with the biological basis of movement control and motor learning. 2. To demonstrate basic knowledge of key content areas of skill acquisition and motor behavior. 3. To design practical instructional programs that promote both acquisition and maintenance of learned motor behavior. 4. To identify individual differences factors that mediate skill learning and performance.
Topical Outline
1. Information-processing models 2. Structure of the nervous system and control of movement 3. Sensory contributions to movement control 4. Movement production 5. Individual differences in learning skills 6. Learning and memory 7. Teaching skills 8. Feedback 9. Application project - teaching a skill
Syllabus
Public CV