Motor Learning

Subject DNCE60043 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:

6.25

Level:

6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Southbank - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 24 hours ( 2 hours per week for 12 weeks)
Total Time Commitment: 60 hours

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Corequisites:

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Core Participation Requirements:

 Contact
Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au 
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au 

Subject Overview:	Examines motor learning and neuromuscular patterning for dance practice. Investigates current theories of motor development through childhood and adolescence, with a particular emphasis on pedagogical and training concerns. Explores the inter-relationship of creativity and motor development in dance.
Objectives:
Assessment:	Course participation and contribution including 2 set tasks during the semester (40%); 15 minute class presentation during the semester (40%); Written assignment of not more than 1000 words (20%) at the end of semester. Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information:	http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:	Not offered in 2009

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