EX4115 Motor Learning and Development
This course investigates principles of human movement and the acquisition of motor skills, as well as motor and perceptual development throughout the lifespan. Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to trace the path of human perceptual-motor development and to discuss the implications of general principles of motor development for the movement and sport specialist. Attention is given to learning theories, reinforcement, transfer, massed and distributed practice schedules, closed and open skills, motivation, feedback, arousal, motor control systems, and retention of motor skills.
Prerequisite
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