XSCI 3352 - Motor Development

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

A study of how the development of physiological, perceptual, neurological, intellectual and emotional factors affect motor skill and fitness acquisition across the lifespan. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the conclusion of this course students will: 1) distinguishing how the disciplines of motor development, motor learning, and motor control interrelate in motor behavior across the lifespan; 2) analyzing aspects of perceptual, physical, cognitive, and social development that affect the acquisition and maintenance of motor skills and physical fitness across the lifespan; 3) describing environmental and task factors affecting motor development; 4) describing principles of typical and a-typical growth and maturation to an understanding of motor skill acquisition; 5) applying knowledge of motor development to best practices for teaching and assessment. Prerequisites: XSCI 2020 OR XSCI 1025 (Grade C or higher). FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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