PES342 MOTOR LEARNING

Course Code:4530342
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Physical Education and Sports
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. SADETTİN KİRAZCI
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

Recall and define basic terminology used in motor behavior study
Describe, compare, and contrast current theoretical perspectives of motor learning
Identify individual differences factors that mediate skill learning and performance
Identify the characteristics of an individual that influence the learning and performance of motor skills
Identify various conditions that may influence motor skill acquisition
Describe methodological approaches taken to study motor learning
Describe the changes that occur in learning as a result of practice
Describe the role of feedback in the learning of a motor skill


Course Content

The nature of the learning process and of skill acquisition will be introduced. Pre-, in-, and post-practice conditions, skills and activities.


Course Learning Outcomes

Recall and define basic terminology used in motor behavior study
Describe, compare, and contrast current theoretical perspectives of motor learning
Identify individual differences factors that mediate skill learning and performance
Identify the characteristics of an individual that influence the learning and performance of motor skills
Identify various conditions that may influence motor skill acquisition
Describe methodological approaches taken to study motor learning
Describe the changes that occur in learning as a result of practice
Describe the role of feedback in the learning of a motor skill