Module Details
Module Code: |
CTRL H2102 |
Module Title:
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Motor Control
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Title:
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Motor Control
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Roisin Young
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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Practical
Motor Skill Classification, Reaction Time - Simple and Choice Situations, Somatosensation/Proprioception, Static and Dynamic Balance, Motor Learning - Constant v Variable Practice Schedules.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 75.00% |
Practical | 25.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Practical |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Estimate Learner Hours |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Schmidt, Richard A.,Lee, Tim,Winstein, Carolee,Wulf, Gabriele,Zelaznik, Howard. (2019), Motor Control and Learning, 6E, 6th. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781492547754].
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Richard MAGILL and David Anderson. (2020), Motor Learning and Control, McGraw Hill Education, [ISBN: 9781260570557].
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Other Resources |
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