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Program of Exercise and Sport Sciences

SPS353

MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

Course Code
SPS353
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the basic concepts of motor development.
  2. Learn models of child development, physical changes and factor effecting development.
  3. Understand the phases of growth and motor development.
  4. Analyze the research evidence related to motor development.
  5. Use theoretical and empirical findings in practice.
  6. Understand and apply theories of motor control.
  7. Conceptual understanding of skills (conceptual model of human performance).
  8. Understand the major principles that need to be considered in teaching motor skills.
  9. Bridge the gap between theories and concepts of motor learning, performance and the practice of teaching and coaching.
  10. Develop an understanding of human motor learning processes so as to build a strong.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDevelopmental pattern of basic motor skills and structural components that influence the basic motor skills of all age levels will be covered
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Understanding Motor Development
2nd Week Models of Child Development, Physical Changes Across Life Span, Factor Affecting Development
3rd Week Motor Development & Phases of Motor development
4th Week Phases of Motor development
5th Week Physical Abilities of Children Children and Training of Physical Abilities
6th Week Perceptual Motor Abilities Self-Concept of Children
7th Week Midterm I
8th Week Introduction to Motor Learning and ControlMotor Abilities & Motor Performance Measureement
9th Week Movement Accuracy Processing Information, Reaction Time and Decision Making
10th Week Attention and Human Performance
11th Week Midterm II
12th Week Memory, Theories of Motor Control and Programs
13th Week Introduction to Motor Learning Stages of Motor Learning Theories of Motor Learnining Transfer of Learning
14th Week Preparations and Strategies for Designing Practice Organization of Practice Feedback
Recommended or Required ReadingGallahue, D. L. & Ozmun, J.C. (1995). Understanding Motor Development: Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults. Wisconsin: Brown and Benchmark.
Gökmen, H.; Karagül, T., ve Aşçı, F. H. (1995). Psikomotor Gelişim. Ankara: Gençlik ve Spor Genel Müdürlüğü Yayınları.
Haywood, K. M. (1986). Life Span Motor Development. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Kasap, H. (1999). Spor Becerilerin Öğrenme ve Performansında Transfer Etkisi. Beyaz Yayınları
Magill, R. A. (2001). Motor Learning: Concepts and Applications. Sixth Edition. Dubuque, Iowa: Brown & Benchmark.
Mengütay S. (1997). Okul Önccesi ve İlkokullarda hareket Gelişimi ve Spor. İstanbul.
Özer, D. S. ve Özer K. (1998). Çocuklarda Motor Gelişim.
Payne, V. G. and Isaacs, L. D. (1991). Human Motor Development: A Life Span Approach. California: Mayfield Publishing.
Rowland, T. W. (1990). Exercise and Children Health. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Schmidt, R. A. (1991). Motor Learning and Performance: From Principles to Practice. Champaign: Human Kinetics
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 60
Assignment 1 10
Other 1 10
Total(%) 80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 20
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 4 12 48
Preparation for Quiz 4 4 16
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 8 8
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 8 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 2 6 12
Homework
Total Work Load145
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.83
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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