Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
Students in Motor Development: Principles to Teaching in Practice will put their knowledge and skills in motor control and motor learning into practice. Students will undertake theoretical learning in growth, motor development, skill acquisition, and translate teaching and pedagogical principles within their practicum in Unigym. Students will gain experience in the assessment of motor skills, and in the design and delivery of motor-based interventions to meet the unique needs of different individuals or populations. Students will gain exposure to delivering exercise interventions for clients with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the Exercise and Health; Sport Science; Sport Science, Exercise and Health major sequences
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain human growth and the development of motor skills across the lifespan, and the implications for exercise
; (2) integrate principles from motor control and learning with functional anatomy and biomechanics to assess fundamental movement skill proficiency.; (3) apply knowledge of motor learning and skill acquisition to design an individualised motor learning program to enhance fundamental movement skills.
; (4) apply principles of Teaching Practice to establish a personal teaching philosophy and skills in instruction, demonstration, teaching strategies, leadership and lesson planning
; (5) demonstrate professional skills to document and evaluate client progress and communicate effectively with clients, families and other health care and exercise professionals.; and (6) utilise observer-based and technology based assessments to evaluate motor performance, potential risks and dysfunctional motor patterns..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) exam; (2) practicum assessment activities; and (3) lab based assessments. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Siobhan Reid
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion ofSSEH2201 Exercise Prescription and Deliveryand successful completion of78 points
- Incompatibility
- Successful completion ofSSEH3345 Lifespan Motor Development
or SSEH3385 Motor Development and Dysfunction
- Contact hours
- lectures 2hours/week
labs 2x1hour/week
Prac 1.5hours/week for 10 weeks
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.