Course Description
Explores the nature and basis of skill acquisition, performance, retention, and transfer. Provides a theoretical research foundation to further understanding of motor skill acquisition and factors that influence the learning of motor skills.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Explain foundational theories of motor learning and motor control.
- Interpret and apply scientific research to health-related disciplines.
- Analyze principles of motor skill acquisition and performance.
- Evaluate and critique motor learning research.
- Apply research methodologies to investigate motor behavior.
- Understand and assess methods used to evaluate motor learning.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Concept checks | 50 points |
| Discussions | 50 points |
| Written assignments | 60 points |
| Exam 1 | 45 points |
| Exam 2 | 45 points |
| Final project | 45 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93.00–100.00% | A |
| 90.00–92.99% | A− |
| 87.00–89.99% | B+ |
| 83.00–86.99% | B |
| 80.00–82.99% | B− |
| 77.00–79.99% | C+ |
| 73.00–76.99% | C |
| Below 73.00% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Because this is an asynchronous online course, physical attendance is not required. Participation is assessed through ten graded discussions worth 50 points (16.95% of the final grade). Timely engagement with course materials and submission of assigned work during each weekly module are expected. Late work is not accepted without a documented emergency or approved accommodation.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.