PES1170 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
| Course Code: | 4531170 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Physical Education and Sports |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. IRMAK HÜRMERİÇ ALTUNSÖZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1) Define the principles of motor development and apply them to the learning and
teaching of motor skills.
2) Explain the basic movements of infancy.
3) Identify and assess the movement characteristics of children’s fundamental motor skills using the total body approach.
4) Discuss changes in motor skill development across the lifespan.
5) Identify the interaction between the social and cognitive domains and the motor
domain from a dynamic systems perspective.
5) Describe the physical growth of an individual from prenatal to adolescence.
6) Interpret the impact of physical growth, biological maturity and physical activity on the
motor performance of young children & adolescents.
7) Understand childhood perception and perceptual-motor development.
8) Discuss the association between motor development and physical activity.
9) Identify the assessment tools for the motor skills
10) Debate and critique current trends and issues in motor development research for Turkey and other countries.
12) Use all kinds of technologies for preparing classroom presentations and research projects.
13) Work independently and work in a team during the classroom activities.
14) Demonstrate professionalism and utilize communication skills during the class period.
Course Content
This course includes age-related changes in motor behaviors, similarities and differences between individuals, concepts, principles, factors affecting motor development, theoretical approaches, the relationship between physical development, perceptual motor abilities and self-concept, and evaluation of motor behaviors in children.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to discuss the principles of motor development across the life span.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Develop sports sciences and physical education content knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Apply theories from educational and sports sciences to understand educational decisions, processes, and outcomes. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Critically evaluate the quality of research in education and sports sciences. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Demonstrate skillful performance in physical education content areas and health-enhancing fitness levels as a physically literate person. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with national PE curricula through the effective use of resources, technology, and metacognitive strategies to address the diverse needs of all students. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor students' progress and guide decision-making related to instruction and learning. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Analyzes education, sports sciences, and physical education data by scientific data analysis principles. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Uses information technology effectively to enhance learning and professional productivity in sports science and physical education. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent practices. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Seek opportunities for continued professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Voluntarily supports physical education and physical activity opportunities that contribute positively to the development of physically literate individuals. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Develops and implements cooperation strategies with colleagues, parents, and institutions to support the development of physically literate individuals. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Develop advanced proficiency in Turkish and English language skills. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Develop interdisciplinary perspective. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Understands the laws, procedures, and regulations regarding their duties, rights, and responsibilities as a teacher. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution