Motor Control and Learning

Recommended Prerequisites

English skills, Anatomy and Physiology knowledge.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methodologies combine the expositive lectures with field work, divided by practice observation, through recording tools, and interviews to coaches.

The activities are performed by small groups of students.

Learning Outcomes

Study and knowledge of Motor Behavior, seeking to understand human movement voluntarily controlled, by describing the processes and mechanisms underlying motor performance and the acquisition and retention of motor skills.

The student should: a) describe and explain the fundamentals and general theories of motor learning and motor control, b) understand motor learning as a study area of physical education and sport; c) understand the basic terminology used in the study of motor control and learning and its application in physical education and sports; d) describe and explain the results of research work and studies relevant to the motor control and learning.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1) Introduction to Motor Behaviour.

2) Methodology for studying motor performance. a) Classification of Motor skills; b) Measurement of Motor performance.

3) The Information-Processing Theory. Memory.

4) Attention and Motor Performance.

5) Motor Control – Sensory Contributions to Motor Control (proprioception, vision and audition) and Central

6) Coordinated Movement control - Schema Theory.

7) Coordinated Movement control - Dynamic Pattern Theory.

8) Coordination.

9) Individual Differences and Capabilities.

10) Motor Learning concepts. Stages of learning.

11) Learning Factors: previous factors – Motivation, demonstration and verbal instructions. 

12) Factores de aprendizagem: factores concomitantes – organização da prática

13) Factores de aprendizagem: factores posteriores – Informação de retorno

14) Retention and Transfer

Head Lecturer(s)

Pedro Miguel Pereira Gaspar

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Problem solving report: 15.0%
Synthesis work: 25.0%
Frequency: 60.0%

Final
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Schmidt, R. & Lee , T. (1999). Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis . Champaign ,llinois: Human Kinetics

Magill, R. (2001).  Motor Learning : Concepts  and applications . Oxford: Brown & Benchmar Publisher

Godinho, M.; Mendes, R.; Melo, F. & Barreiros, J. (1999). Controlo Motor e Aprendizagem: Fundamentos e aplicações. Lisboa: FMH.

Godinho, M.; Mendes, R.; Melo, F. & Barreiros, J. (2000). Controlo Motor e Aprendizagem: Trabalhos Práticos. Lisboa: Edições FMH