Motor Control and Learning

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Contents will be taught in presentation sessions, where their fundamental concepts and its “state of the art” will be explored. Sessions will be complemented through experiencing practical situations and its discussion in class. Paper works, observation and assessment of early motor behavior will also be requested. The school’s e-learning platform, as well as some reference documents will also be used.

1. To Know the fundaments and applications of Motor Control as a study field of Motor Behavior.

2. To understand the basic concepts and fundamental terminology used in motor learning.

3. To recognise the operations, processes and  the underlying mechanisms of motor learning and performance.

4. To understand the models and theories that explain motor control and learning.

5. To understand the learning factors and interpretation its effects in the motor learning.

6. To apply the CU contents in the physical education and sports area.

1. Learning, performance and measurements in motor control

2. Learning operations

3. Learning factors: Organization of practice Instruction and demonstration; Context interference and variability of practice conditions; Knowledge of results

4. Models and theories in motor control and learning: Information theory; Closed loop theory; Schema theory; Dynamic Systems theory

5. Parameters and invariants in Motor Control

6. Memory

7. Transfer

• - Practical test - 30.0%
• - Theoretical test - 70.0%

• - Laboratory work or Field work - 30.0%
• - Practical exam/oral presentation - 50.0%
• - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%

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Dias et al. (2013). Modelos explicativos do controlo motor na aprendizagem e treino de movimentos desportivos. Annals of Research in Sport and Physical Activity, 4, 10-20

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