Module Details

Module Code: CTRL H2102
Module Title: Motor Control
Title: Motor Control
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Roisin Young
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with a basic understanding of movement, how movement is controlled, and current state of motor control theory. To introduce the student to the processes involved in motor learning.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the role of the nervous and sensory systems in motor performance, analyze how the environment influences motor performance, and apply practice theories involved in the area of motor skill classification.
LO2 Explore the hierarchical organization of the motor control system and its involvement in reflex, rhythmic and voluntary movement control, and apply practice theories involved in the areas of motor motor abilities, proprioception and balance.
LO3 Describe the stages of learning, the changes that occur during motor skill acquisition, and apply practice theories involved in motor learning.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory
Motor Skill Classification, Performance measures, Organization of movement, Motor control hierarchy, Reflexes, Rhythmic and Voluntary movement. Feedback and Feed Forward control. Proprioception and Vision (Somatosensation). Motor Control Theory - Motor Program v Dynamic Pattern Theory. Motor Learning - Stages of learning, skill acquisition and maturation. Practice Schedules.
Practical
Motor Skill Classification, Reaction Time - Simple and Choice Situations, Somatosensation/Proprioception, Static and Dynamic Balance, Motor Learning - Constant v Variable Practice Schedules.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment75.00%
Practical25.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 75
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment (up to a maximum of 3 exams or assignments will take place during the semester) involving any of the following: MCQ, short answer, true or false type exams, oral exam, and/or project/presentation type assessments
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Workbook will be completed during and after practical classes to demonstrate the learning achieved and the students ability to associate practical application of theory material. Workbook will be submitted at the end of the semester.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Practicals Contact Practical 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact Estimate Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Schmidt, Richard A.,Lee, Tim,Winstein, Carolee,Wulf, Gabriele,Zelaznik, Howard. (2019), Motor Control and Learning, 6E, 6th. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781492547754].
  • Richard MAGILL and David Anderson. (2020), Motor Learning and Control, McGraw Hill Education, [ISBN: 9781260570557].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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