Kinesiology Module #3

Modules: Topics

Module #1 Kinesiology Overview
Module #2 Exercise Physiology
Module #3 Athletic Training (AT) and Sports Medicine
Module #4 Motor Learning & Control
Module #5 Teaching
Module #6 Physical Activity for All
Module #7 Research in Kinesiology
Module #8 Exercise Psychology
Module #9 Physical Activity Epidemiology
Module #10 Coaching Sport and Fitness
Module #11 Therapeutic Exercise
Module #12 Biomechanics
Module #13 Wellness, Nursing, and Medicine
Module #14 Career Preparation

Module #4: Motor Learning & Control

This module introduces the subdiscipline of motor learning & control and establishes the relationship of motor behavior with other scholarly subdisciplines in the discipline of kinesiology. You’ll begin to understand why motor behavior is of interest to performers who want to improve movement expertise, to scientists who contribute to scholarly study, and to practitioners in professional practice who seek to assist others in developing motor skills.

Required Reading:

Read Chapter 8 in your textbook

Read this pdf document describing an overview of the field of Motor Behavior

Required Activities:

Review this interactive module on types of movements

Define the stages of motor learning

Define the goals of motor control (no narration - read along)

Explore some research themes in motor behavior (no narration - read along)

Explore some research being done by Kinesiology Assoc. Professor Andrea Mason (no narration-read along)

Note: Use the pause button at the bottom to stop presentations to make reading easier

Additional Study Resources:

Visit the web activities resource site for your textbook and work on the activities provided for this chapter. These are VERY helpful tools to help prepare for your exam and assist in your understanding of the material.

Learning Objectives

Students will show that they know this information by successfully passing exam #1

What are the major topics of study in this discipline?

What are some of the main concepts that are important to this discipline?

What current issues are being explored by professionals in this discipline?

How can this discipline contribute to a positive impact on society?

Students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge through an application assignment

Assignments

Motor Learning Assignment

Be sure you have read all the assigned material and reviewed the web resources for module before starting the assignment. Students are strongly encouraged to use all supplemental readings, web sites, and learning activities. Once you have completed the assignment, please submit to the designated drop box in Learn@UW. This assignment is due on July1st.

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