Motor Control and Learning

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▣Teaching and Classes: T, expository; PT, experimental/laboratory; PL, data collection, direct observation of behavior, PL. ▣ Exclusively continuous assessment unit [100% = 20 points]: 1. 50%: Practical exam/oral presentation; 2. 30%: Experimental work, in the laboratory or data collection field; 3. 20%: In-person participation in PL data collection classes (no initial time tolerance in relation to the notified time and place). ▣Frequency/continuous/periodical assessment: Approved if ≥60% in 2 and 3. ▣Exam assessment (resource/improvement/special): if you meet the following specific conditions for access to the exam [point 8 of the 13th article of the Academic Regulations of the 1st Cycle of Studies ($) of the ESE-IPC]: 1. Classification in the experimental work ≥60%; 2. Attendance at PL classes for data collection ≥ 90%. ▣ Exam with theoretical (70%/100%) and practical (30%/100%) tests in the final classification. Oral admission: cf. with $.

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 subject’s 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

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

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

NAO

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