KIN 3303 Motor Learning
ART: Learning and Performance Assignment
Answer completely the following questions.
Motor Learning Definition
:
A set of internal processes that lead to a relatively permanent change in the learner’s capacity for skilled performance as a result of practice and/or instruction (Magill).
1.
Based on the above definition of Motor Learning provided by Richard Magill, identify four (4) characteristics of motor learning. (2 points)
2.
You are asked to teach a group of beginners (novices) how to use a router
(woodworking). a.
What would you expect the person to learn as a result of this experience with you? Explain in detail the expectations. (2 points)
b.
How would you provide evidence to that person or a supervisor to demonstrate that the skill had been learned? What would be a specific measurement you would use? Why would you use this measurement? Is it a process or product measurement? (3 points)
c.
How could you be confident that this evidence meets the criteria established by the definition of motor learning (see question 1)? (2 points)
3.
Compare and contrast retention tests and transfer tests. (2 points)
4.
What stage of learning on Fitts and Posner’s stages of learning is the girl in this video
? Justify your answer. (2 points)
5.
Which is the appropriate second stage (fixation/diversification) of Gentile’s
Stages for the skill demonstrated in question 4 above? Explain your answer. (2 points)
