Program Overview

EXS205 - Motor Control and Development

Overview

The unit EXS205 - Motor Control and Development provides foundational knowledge of motor control and development, including the structure and function of the neuromuscular and sensory systems, motor learning and development across the lifespan, and techniques to assess motor learning and control.

Offerings

• Teaching period code: Semester 2-S2
  • Location: Murdoch
  • Attendance mode: Face to Face
  • Start year: 2025
  • End year: Ongoing
  • Self enrol: Yes

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the structure and function of the neuromuscular and sensory systems as they relate to the control of voluntary and involuntary movement and motor learning.
2. Explain the changes in motor function that may occur with motor learning and development across the lifespan.
3. Identify the strengths and limitations of techniques to assess processes of motor learning and motor control.
4. Discuss the common theoretical models proposed to explain motor control and the processes of motor learning.
5. Assess aspects of an individual's motor function in physical activity and exercise contexts, including applying risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the motor learning and control of exercise science.
6. Design motor learning environments and protocols to maximise each individual's specific motor learning and control outcomes, as appropriate in physical activity and exercise contexts.

Unit Content

On successful completion of EXS205 - Motor Control and Development, students will have gained foundational knowledge of:

• How to define and classify movements, and measure motor control and motor learning
• Design elements of motor learning programs that can be applied to help individuals learn, improve, or relearn motor skills
• How motor control and learning theories help shape and inform practice
• Basic data analysis and visualisation skills related to motor control and learning

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

This curriculum aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Goal 3: Good health and well-being
• Goal 4: Quality education

Unit Details

• Unit version: 18
• Version start date: 01/01/2026
• Owning college: College of Health and Education
• Owning school: Allied Health
• Credit points: 3