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3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Lower DivisionConcepts and principles of motor skill learning, with emphasis on the acquisition and retention of gross movement and sport skills.
Learning Outcomes1Describe and differentiate major theoretical models of motor control (e.g., reflex theory, hierarchical theory, dynamic systems theory) and their application to human movement.
2Interpret the role of the central and peripheral nervous systems in planning, initiating, and regulating voluntary motor actions.
3Assess how feedback (intrinsic and extrinsic) and practice conditions influence motor learning, retention, and transfer of skills.