Units
Motor Development in Children
Unit code: HMB376
Contact hours: 4 per week
Credit points: 12
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This unit includes the theoretical perspective of normal and abnormal motor development, incorporating maturational, descriptive and behavioural aspects and the underlying sensory, perceptual, neurological and cognitive changes which influence motor development in children. A theoretical understanding of developmental differences and development delay in children with intellectual, sensory or physical disability. Experience is obtained in developmental and adapted physical activity programs.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit provides opportunities to develop and extend appropriate skills and knowledge for theory driven practice in motor development of children. Critically assesses contemporary research and consider its applicability to motor development practice. Demonstrates how development programmes may be enhanced.
Aims
This unit promotes a generic understanding of motor development in children. The integration of theory and practical work develops competencies that are applicable to Teachers and Exercise Scientists working with children in a Physical Activity context.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- Understand contemporary theoretical perspectives of motor development in children.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the theory of motor development of children to practice.
- Demonstrate an ability to design and implement appropriate motor development programs for children.
- Demonstrate an ability to analyse and assess the motor development of children.
Content
Theoretical historical overview of motor development; Contemporary theoretical perspectives in motor development; Individual, environmental and task constraints that underpin motor development; Dynamical Systems Theory and motor development; The integrated development of perception and action; Practical understanding of how to design motor development programmes for children; Critical evaluation of assessment techniques of development and performance of children.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Theoretical lectures will provide the knowledge for practical experience in designing developmentally appropriate movement programs and assessment of development of children. Tutorials will be a mixture of workshops and practicals that build on the ideas introduced in the lectures.
To pass this unit both the written assignment and examination must be completed at a minimum pass level.
Assessment
The unit requires you to complete: 1. Essay (50%) 2. Examination (50%)Summative individual feedback will be provided for the essay and group verbal formative feedback will be provided after return. Formative feedback will be provided throughout the unit during tutorials. General feedback will be provided after the examination via Blackboard. Formative assessment in this unit will involve feedback during (i) student/lecturer negotiation on the choice of the essay; (ii) approaches to the research and written work in relation to theory assessment; (iii) appropriate methods of assessment and development of motor development in children.
Assessment name:
Essay
Relates to objectives:
1, 2 & 3
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid-Semester
Assessment name:
Examination
Description:
2-hour Examination
Relates to objectives:
1 & 2
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Exam Period
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Suggested supporting texts:
Davids, K., Button, C., & Bennett, S. J. (2007). Dynamics of skill acquisition: A constraints-led approach. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Gallahue, D. L., & Ozman, J. C. (2006). Understanding Motor Development: Infants, children, adolescents, adults. London: McGraw-Hill. Chapter One.
Haywood, K. M., & Getchell, N. (2005). Life span motor development. Champaign: Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Risk assessment statement
This unit involves active participation in physical activity. You are required to inform the unit coordinator and class tutor of any medical conditions which may be influenced by physical involvement. You will need to wear clothing and athletic shoes appropriate to the conditions whether indoor or outdoor. Appropriate consideration should be given to issues associated with sun safety - including items such as headwear, sunscreen, protective clothing and sunglasses, or any adverse weather conditions which may arise. There are no other risks beyond the ordinary.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 27-Sep-2012
