Motor Learning and Performance
The course provides instruction in how humans control locomotion and how they learn/re-learn motor skills. Specifically, the course emphasizes the observable behavioral aspects of motor control/learning while detailing the neurophysiological and biomechanical processes that result in motor behaviors. Major course concepts include information processing and decision making; speed, accuracy, and coordination; and knowledge and skill acquisition and transfer.
Outcomes: 1) Understand theoretical approaches that drive motor control and motor learning research; 2) Analyze principles and processes underlying movement skilled performance; 3) Analyze the human motor system and how it supports the acquisition and retention of complex movement skills; 4) Adapt instruction situations to achieve maximum performance and retention of learned skills;
5) Relate information processing and decision-making models to performance and movement.
Outcomes: 1) Understand theoretical approaches that drive motor control and motor learning research; 2) Analyze principles and processes underlying movement skilled performance; 3) Analyze the human motor system and how it supports the acquisition and retention of complex movement skills; 4) Adapt instruction situations to achieve maximum performance and retention of learned skills;
5) Relate information processing and decision-making models to performance and movement.