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MOV 310 A, B: MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Instructor:
Dr. Mary Schutten
Text:
Schmidt, RA & Wrisberg CA (2008). Motor Learning and Performance. 3rd
Edition. Human Kinetics.
Schutten, MC (2008). Motor Learning Laboratory Manual. GVSU.
Purchase at the bookstore
Calculator/Stopwatch:
A calculator is required for most of the laboratory experiences
and a stopwatch would also be useful
Course Description [Catalog]: The study of the acquisition of motor skills. The class
investigates principles and theory of motor skill development as applied to the
teaching and coaching of skilled performance.
Course Topics:
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2.
Motor Development
a. Definitions
b. Perceptual Motor Development
c. Characteristics of the learner across the lifespan
Motor Learning
a. See chapter headings in the textbook.
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Course Goals/Objectives: This course is designed to provide theory and application
related to the process of acquiring motor skills. The impact of both motor learning and
motor development upon this process will be examined. The student will apply these
principles of motor skill learning to the teaching, coaching, and instructing process
related to performing physical activities.
The student will be able to:
 Identify the major theories related to the acquisition of motor skills.
 Define and utilize selected taxonomies of motor skills.
 Explain information processing theory.
 Identify the major developmental classifications across the lifespan.
 Explain the impact of motor development on the learning process for motor skill
acquisition.
 Identify factors (genetic, task, and environmental) that may influence skill acquisition
among individuals across the lifespan (children through adults).
 Describe feedback classifications and functions as they relate to teaching and learning
motor skills.
 Apply theoretical concepts of learning to an analysis of requirements for different types
of motor skills.
 Apply principles of motor learning to the development of practice conditions for
performers at various stages of learning.
Course Expectations
1. While not mandatory, attendance is essential for success in this class. There are
quizzes or lab points associated with most class meetings; you must be in attendance
for the entire class period to receive those points [no make-up work for in-class
activities]. I drop the lowest lab grade, but not quiz grades.
2.
A portion of the final grade is based on group projects so it is imperative that students
attend to support the group’s efforts. Inadequate group contribution(s) will result in either
working as an individual or the lowering of that person’s grade for the project.
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In the event of an absence, the student is responsible for getting copies of any
handouts and/or class notes from classmates. The extra handouts are placed in the
box of folders containing each person’s paperwork for MOV 310
4.
Students WILL COMPLETE LABORATORY WRITE-UPS, QUIZZES AND TESTS AT
THE ASSIGNED DATE AND TIME. TIME = beginning of the class period
 Students are expected to be on time and ready to take all quizzes and tests. Quiz
materials will not be issued to the students after 5 minutes into the class period and no
extra time is given to those who come in late. If the student is late for a test, enter
immediately and discuss the situation with Dr. Schutten.
 Any assignments not completed or submitted on the assigned date (beginning of class
period) will be graded at a 30% reduction. No materials more than one week late
[one week from the due date] will be accepted.
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Students will do original work and will not take or receive the efforts of another person
on any test or assignment, use unauthorized resources on quizzes or tests, plagiarize,
or give/sell other students papers or assignments not authorized by the instructor. You
are responsible for making yourself aware of and for understanding the policies and
procedures that pertain to academic integrity. To that end, be sure to familiarize yourself
with the GVSU Student Code [Section 223.01] related to academic integrity.
Furthermore, be sure to reference sources at all times. If you are uncertain about
such an issue prior to submission of an assignment, project, or test, please see Dr.
Schutten so we can eliminate that uncertainty.
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Students are invited to audiotape any class lectures and/or activities. Students will be
given an adequate amount of time to complete all quizzes and tests. Any student
needing academic accommodations beyond those given to the entire class please be
advised that the University’s Office of Disability Support Services (DSS, ext. 12490) is
available to all GVSU students. It is the student’s responsibility to request
assistance from DSS. Please alert Dr. Schutten as soon as possible if there is a need
for assistance exiting the room in the event of an emergency.
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For optimal classroom performance during lab experiences and quizzes, students will
refrain from wearing hats and other headgear during labs. Students will also refrain [at
all times] from using cell phones, pagers, and other technology that could disrupt or
distract the individual and/or the class. This means these items should be turned OFF
and stowed for the entire class period. Students will also avoid other distractions related
to etiquette such as: doing other work in class, reading newspapers etc, laying head on
table, and/or leaving and reentering class. These distractions will result in student
dismissal for the remainder of the class period.
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All assigned homework will be typed.
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Blackboard will be available for our class. Make sure that you have updated your files
at GVSU to include an email address that you read regularly. Announcements,
assignments, points, and other materials will be posted regularly. You are responsible to
download all available notes, assignments, and bring the lab manual as needed for use
in class.
Evaluation and Grading:
Each assignment and responsibility has a point value. The total points possible
to be earned, divided by the total points actually earned will be used to calculate
student grades.
Evaluation Methods (points are approximate):
10 Quizzes
150
Exam (MD) ~
65
Labs [I drop the lowest one] ~
200
Exam (ML) ~
65
TOTAL ~
500
% = points achieved/total possible
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Grading Scale:
Final grades will be assigned according to the following percentages of
points earned:
Grade
Percentage
A
95-100
A-
90-94
B+
87-89
B
84-86
B-
80-83
C+
77-79
C
74-76
C-
70-73
D+
67-69
D
63-66
F
0-62
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MOV 310 -01, -02
Tentative Schedule
Week 1
Jan 8, 10
Week 2
Jan 15, 17
Week 3
Jan 22, 24
Week 4
Jan 29, 31
Week 5
Feb 5, 7
Week 6
Feb 12, 14
Week 7
Feb 19, 21
Week 8
Feb 26, 28
Week 9
Mar 11,13
Topic
Introduction, Definitions in Motor Behavior
Assignment Due
Chapter 1,2
OL 1.2
Information Processing
Lab #1 SIGMA
Chapter 3
Quiz # 1, OL 1.1
Information Processing
Lab # 2 Information Processing
Chapter 3
Quiz SIGMA
Information Processing
Lab # 3 Fitts Law
Chapter 3
Quiz # 2
Sensory Input
Motor program theory
Chapter 4
Chapter 5,6
Quiz # 3
Lab report [2]
Motor program theory
Chapter 5,6
Quiz # 4
Midterm: Motor Learning [Thursday]
Motor Program cont…
Lab report [3]
Chapter 5, 6
Practice Variables
-Preparing for learning exp. [7]
Lab # 4 Bilateral – Mirror Lab
Ch 7-10
Practice Variables
Lab # 5 Practice
Ch 8-10, Quiz # 5
Lab report [4]
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Week 10
Mar 18, 20
Week 11
Mar 25, 27
Week 12
Apr 1, 3
Week 13
Apr 8, 10
Week 14
Apr 15, 17
Motor Development, childhood
Lab # 5 Massed v Dist
Quiz # 6
Whole Part Wkst
Adolescent Development
Lab #6 Massed vs Dist Retention
Quiz #7
Adult Development
Lab # 7
Lab report [5+6]
Designing Practice Activities
Final Lab Preparation
Quiz # 8
Chapter 11, 12
Final Laboratory: Presentations
Final Exam: Motor Learning
A:
B:
M Apr 21
T Apr 22
12 pm
4 pm
Remember to bring a calculator to all laboratory sessions.
OL = online lab