This course presents a broad examination of processes and factors related to the acquisition and performance of motor skills across the lifespan. Exploration of the general learning theories and application to motor learning and performance, the effects of physical abilities and capabilities, psychological and mental factors, training procedures, environmental and social factors to individual acquisition of motor skills. Expected experiential outcome includes the preparation, development, and implementation of developmentally appropriate motor activities to infants, school-aged children, and older adults.
