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From I. MUGRIDGE, CHAIRMAN
SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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AUGUST 21, 1972
SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
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"That Senate approve the new course proposal,
Kineslology 366-3, as set forth In Paper S.72-100."
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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S-72-100
MEMORANDUM
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DIVISION OF GENERAl, STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL - KINESIOLOGY
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I. MTJGRIDGE, CHAIRMAN
SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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AUGUST 21, 1972
The Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies has
approved a new course proposal, Kinesiology 366-3, as set
forth in SCUS 72-18, and recommends approval to Senate.
In the event that the Department wishes to offer
this course for the Spring semester 73-1, a waiver of the
normal two semester time lag requirement will be required.
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Attached is a course proposal from the Department of
Kinesiology for discussion at the next meeting of S.C.U.S.
The course has been discussed by the Division Committee and is
forwarded with a positive recommendation.
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CALENDAR INFORMATION
Department: Kinesiology
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Course Number: 366 Title:
Components of Skilled Performance
Sub-title or Description:
A systems analysis of man as a skilled performer with emphasis being placed
on the storage and retrival of information in memory, decision making
processes and the control of movement.
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Vector J)cscripti on: 2-1-0
Prerequisite(s): Psy. 201 General Experimental Psychology
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ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Estimated Enrolment: 15-25
Semester Offered-(e.g., Yearly, every Spring, twice yearly, Fall
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Yearly
When course will first be offered: 73-1
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JUSTIFICATION
A.
What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation
from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same
department: and from courses in other departments in the Universitu?
This course will address the problems of definition of the component process
which serve skilled performance and the characteristics of these processes
which place limits on performance. It duplicates no other course currently
offered by the University.
B.
What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course?
Attention and filtering
Memory - storage, retrival, encoding, rehearsal, models of memory
Signal detection - Statistical decision theory, vigilance
Information - A metric of performance
Decision Making - reaction time, information theory, speed-accuracy
trade-off, reaction time models
Multiple decisions - time sharing, psychological refractory period
Movement control - feedback and Fitts Law, attentional demands of movement
automation of movement, models of movement control.
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C.
How does this course fit the goals of the department?
Students in the department have the opportunity to study theory
and methods of anal
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components of physical work. This course will complement those
functions by providing a basis for assessing the mental requirements
for skilled performance.
D.
How does this course affect degree requirements?
Optional course
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition
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Addition of course listing.
Students who have taken Kines. 420 for credit prior to 73-1 may not
take Kines. 366 for credit.
F.
What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this
course is approved?
None
G.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
It will be of particular interest to students who plan a career in
teaching, supervisory positions in industry or in physical
rehabilitation.
H.
Other reasons for introducing the course.
The material in this course has been offered as Kines. 420 - Seminar in
Kinesiology. It is desireable to free the seminar for its original
purposes.
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BUDGETARY AND
SPACE FACTORS
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Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
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J.M. Montgomery
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B. What are Vie special space and/or equipment requirements for
this course?
None
C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
$100.00
APPROVAL - Faculty Curriculum Committee:
Faculty:
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Senate:
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