HLTH SC 3201 - Exercise, Movement & Cognition
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HLTH SC 3201 Course Exercise, Movement & Cognition Coordinating Unit Medical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites HLTH SC 2102 Assumed Knowledge PHYSIOL 3120 Assessment Final examination, report, presentation, quiz Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Simran Sidhu
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe the cognitive/neurophysiological processes underlying performance and retention of movement skills in different every day, clinical and sporting situations
- Describe the major physiological changes and mechanisms that occur in perception, decision-making and movement execution
- Describe the major processes underlying the short and long-term retention of movement information
- Report how the practice environment and mode of feedback influence both skill acquisition and retention of movement
- Describe how nerve cells change their organisation as a consequence of motor learning
- Demonstrate an ability to evaluate posture and balance control
- Demonstrate an ability to use advanced concepts in resistance and functional exercise training to develop and report outcome of training for a clinical or sporting population
- Describe motor changes with aging and the role of exercise in aging and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease
- Demonstrate an ability to design new and/or modify existing ways to assess motor skills/learning in various exercise and/or clinical contexts
- Appreciate scientific methods and research processes as it relates to movement learning
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-8 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
9-10 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
9-10 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
9-10 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
In Exercise, Movement and Cognition, there are no required textbooks.Recommended Resources
Several texts will be helpful in guiding your understanding of the course material, and you will be directed to the relevant resources at the appropriate time. A sample of helpful resources is provided below:
- Magill, R.A. 2011 (9th Edition) Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications. McGraw-Hill
- Shumway-Cook, A. & Woollacott, M.H. (5th Edition) Motor Control: Translating Research Into Clinical Practice. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
- Ives, J.C. (2014) Motor Behaviour: connecting mind and body for optimal performance. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
- Schmidt, R. A., & Lee, T. D. (2011). Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Online Learning
Lectures will be implemented online using audio-visual recordings and students are expected to view and go through
the online lectures prior to the physical lecture timeslot which will be used as a “tutorial” platform to reinforce lecture content, discuss and engage in activities related to lecture material (i.e. lectorials). The lectorial sessions will not be recorded. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will be delivered via online lectures, lectorials, practicals and small group discovery experience (SGDE). A total of 3 practical
and 4 SGDE sessions will be held in the semester to provide students with an opportunity to translate concepts learnt in theory to practical/research contexts and to demonstrate their innovativeness. Students’ understanding of the material will be assessed using written assessments (mid-semester and final examinations), online quizzes and reports. Students should use the lecture outline and learning objectives at the beginning of each lecture as study guide for all assessments in the course.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A full-time student should expect to spend, on average, a total of 48 hours per week on their studies. This includes both the formal
contact time required for the course (e.g. lectorials, practicals and SGDE), as well as non-contact time (e.g. viewing online lectures, reading and revision). Exercise, Movement and Cognition is a 3-unit course. As such, the expected workload will on average be 12 hours per week, including up to 4 contact hours per week.
Learning Activities Summary
Students will cover the following topics in a series of online lectures and face-to-face lectorials, practicals and SGDE. Please note that this schedule may be subject to minor changes at the discretion of the course coordinator. If any changes to the schedule are implemented, an announcement would be made on MyUni at least 7 days in advance of the event occurrence.
Week 1: Introduction to motor behaviour + Internal Models in Motor Learning
Week 2: Understanding motor skills and measurement of motor performance (Quiz 1)
Week 3: Performance Characteristics and Action Preparation
Week 4: Attention and Memory (Quiz 2)
Week 5: Motor Skill Learning (SGDE 1)
Week 6: Demonstrations and verbal instructions + Augmented feedback and structure of practice (Prac 1 + Quiz 3)
Week 7: Cellular Basis of Learning (Mid-Sem Exam + SGDE 2)
Week 8: Functional Training (Prac 2)
Week 9: Posture and Balance (SGDE 3)
Week 10: Motor Changes in Ageing (Prac 3 + Quiz 4)
Week 11: Exercise Benefits in Ageing (SGDE 4; report submission + presentations)
Week 12: Essentials of Parkinson's disease + Benefits of exercise in Parkinson's disease (Quiz 5)Small Group Discovery Experience
There is a small-group discovery component in the Exercise, Cognition and Movement course. The SGDE component has a total weighting of 20% (15% for the individual report and 5% for the group presentation).
SGDE for Exercise, Cognition and Movement is focused on demonstrating the translation of concepts learnt in theory to practical contexts.
Each group will be randomly allocated a “skill” topic to demonstrate their practical abilities and innovativeness. Specifically, students will design new and/or modify existing ways to assess motor skills/learning in various exercise and/or clinical contexts.
Throughout the project, students will work on group data collection, an individual written report and a group power point presentation on the topic. Assessment rubrics will be used for grading all components of SGDE. -
Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Details of each assessment task are shown below. In brief, the course contains 2 written exams covering lecture/practical
material, 5 summative quizzes, 3 practical mini assignments and small group discovery presentation and report. Dates and explicit details for each assessment task will be given in advance via MyUni.
Assessment Related Requirements
Marks for the different components of the course are assigned in the following proportions.
Written Exams (40% of total mark)
Mid - Semester Written Exam (15%)
Final Written Exam (25%)
Lecture Components – (20% of total mark)
5 quizzes on MyUni (4% each)
Practical Components - (20% of total mark)
3 practical mini assignments (6-8% each - attendance in labs is required to submit assignments and attain the grade)
Lab 1 (8%)
Labs 2-3 (6% each)
Small Group Discovery Project - (20% of total mark)
See SGDE assessment rubrics for more details. Attendance in all 4 sessions is compulsory to be eligible for final grading.Assessment Detail
The final marks for Exercise, Movement & Cognition may be moderated under some circumstances. Moderation is only ever used to improve a mark or grade, not to decrease it.
Mid - Semester & Final Written Exams
Mid semester and final exams are designed to assess learning during the semester. The exam will assess understanding of principles and problem solving (both written and computational) capabilities. Questions will be based around lecture and practical material discussed throughout the semester.
Lecture Components
Students will complete 5 quizzes (multiple choice, fill in the blank and true/false questions) scattered throughout the semester that will be administered online via MyUni. The week during which a quiz is administered is clearly stated in the table of learning activities summary above. All quizzes will be due within a week from administration and the due date will be clearly stated when each quiz is made active on MyUni. This component will be used to reinforce key concepts from lectures for the written exams and will ensure students keep up with content throughout the semester.
Practical Components
Students will be required to answer a few questions related to the laboratory session that includes details of data collection, analysis and interpretation. Attendance is compulsory in the practical sessions in order to attain a grade for the submitted answers.
Small Group Discovery Experience (SGDE) Component
SGDE will be focused on demonstrating the translation of the concepts learnt in theory to practical contexts using innovativeness. Specifically, students will design new and/or modify existing ways to assess motor skills/learning in various exercise and/or clinical contexts and will be assessed on an individual written report and a powerpoint presentation. Further details will be provided in SGDE guidelines.
Hurdle Requirements and Course Criteria
To successfully pass the course students must achieve all of the following criteria:
- Achieving a final combined mark for the written exams of 45% or higher.
- Complete assessment tasks, including online/in-class quizzes, practical mini assignments and small group discovery components to a passable standard
Any student not meeting these barrier requirements will not be eligible to pass the course, regardless of performance in other
components.
Replacement Exams Policy
This applies to ALL exams, including those held during class, not just those at the end of semester exam period
Students seeking a replacement examination must refer to the 最新糖心Vlog policy. The policy and an application form can be downloaded from the following site: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/supps.html
Requests for replacement examinations should be made by submission of the completed form and supporting documentation to the course coordinator. If the illness or exceptional personal circumstance occurred before the exam, students must submit their application for supplementary assessment no later than 5 business days after the occurrence of the condition, illness and/or exceptional personal circumstances, which form the grounds on which their application is made, regardless of the date of the
primary exam. If the illness or exceptional personal circumstance occurred on the day of the exam, students must notify the course coordinator and apply for a supplementary exam within 5 business days of the date of the primary exam. The application will be considered by the School’s Examinations Committee who will decide the outcome based on the materials provided by the student in support of their application and in line with the policies of both the 最新糖心Vlog and the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The School Examinations Committee will not approve applications for supplementary examinations where the nature of the illness is considered minor. This decision cannot be made where no evidence is provided as to the severity of the illness. We strongly respect the right of students to keep the specific nature of their illness confidential. However the new 最新糖心Vlog Policy on Replacement exams requires your medical practitioner to complete sections 2-4 of the appropriate form: certifying that they considered your illness to be major. Replacement examinations cannot be approved without this certification (i.e. on the basis of a medical certificate alone). Students are strongly advised to take a copy of this form with them for completion by their medical practitioner at the time of their consultation.Submission
- Staff will clearly indicate the deadline (date and time) for coursework submission in the course information contained within MyUni. In addition, assessment deadlines will be announced via MyUni at least 7 days prior to the submission deadline.
- Unless otherwise indicated, coursework should be submitted electronically via MyUni. Any students experiencing technical difficulties should contact the course coordinator at the earliest opportunity.
- Coursework received after the deadline will be penalised as follows: 10% of total available points will be penalised per day (24 hour period or fraction thereof). An automatic zero mark will be applied after 7 days.
- The deadline time will be strictly enforced according to the digital time displayed. Weekends and public holidays ARE included as penalty days.
- Coursework submitted to any location other than those specified will not be accepted. This includes submissions to personal staff email addresses. Submission dates may be extended under exceptional circumstances. Please refer to the Modified arrangements for coursework assessment policy. You need to see the course coordinator at the earliest opportunity if you feel that you require an extension. Upon receipt of an application for extension staff may: Refuse permission for extension, specifying the appropriate reason(s); or Grant permission for extension without penalty; or Grant permission for extension with a penalty as guided by this policy.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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