Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
- Fundamental issues in motor control.
- Measuring performance and learning.
- Theoretical frameworks and models of behaviour.
- Learning mechanisms.
- Automatic behaviour.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Content
- Introduction: Defining Basic Concepts (Motor Learning, Motor Skills, Classification of Motor Skills)
- Chapter 1: Measuring Motor Performance and Learning
- Chapter 2: Understanding Motor Control (Principles of Afferent Sensory and Efferent Motor Control; Theoretical Models of Motor Control)
- Chapter 3: Facilitating Motor Learning: Factors That Promote Learning (Information / Practice / Motivation)
Teaching methods
Option A: Self-directed learning based on lecture notes and reference materials
Option B: Active and regular participation in class
Students are expected to integrate the theoretical concepts covered in class and apply them in a case study conducted in pairs outside of class hours. Within each pair, an experienced student teaches a motor skill to a novice learner. The theoretical content covered in class is discussed by both members of the pair before being put into practice. The activities are filmed, and the videos are uploaded to the course’s Moodle page along with a commentary explaining how the activity relates to the theoretical content. During class sessions, one or more pairs present how they applied the theoretical concepts to their specific context.
Students decide after the first class whether to choose Option A or Option B.
Option B: Active and regular participation in class
Students are expected to integrate the theoretical concepts covered in class and apply them in a case study conducted in pairs outside of class hours. Within each pair, an experienced student teaches a motor skill to a novice learner. The theoretical content covered in class is discussed by both members of the pair before being put into practice. The activities are filmed, and the videos are uploaded to the course’s Moodle page along with a commentary explaining how the activity relates to the theoretical content. During class sessions, one or more pairs present how they applied the theoretical concepts to their specific context.
Students decide after the first class whether to choose Option A or Option B.
Evaluation methods
Option A: Self-directed learning
Continuous assessment consisting of
Students who have chosen Option B but are absent without a valid reason from more than 2 classes or who have not completed 2 required activities on Moodle are automatically assigned to Option A (self-directed learning and written exam).
In the second session, assessment takes the form of a written exam that includes open-ended questions and a multiple-choice section.
- Written exam in January: multiple-choice and open-ended questions (100%)
Continuous assessment consisting of
- Quizzes on theoretical content (30%)
- Weekly assignments on Moodle (20%)
- Oral presentation in pairs of the case study during the last class session (50%)
Students who have chosen Option B but are absent without a valid reason from more than 2 classes or who have not completed 2 required activities on Moodle are automatically assigned to Option A (self-directed learning and written exam).
In the second session, assessment takes the form of a written exam that includes open-ended questions and a multiple-choice section.
Other information
This course is reserved for FSM students. Access is possible to other UCLouvain students on the basis of an application to be submitted to the course coordinator.
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