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Motor Learning and Control

Motor Learning and Control

Code	13730
Year	1
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	T(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area	Sports Sciences
Entry requirements	NA
Mode of delivery	Face-to-face
Learning outcomes	This course aims to develop knowledge about the study of motor control and learning, key concepts, theories and learning factors that allow a conscious and critical intervention planning and intervention of the teaching / learning process in sport • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to understand the terminology and processes involved in learning and motor control in sporting situations; • Demonstrate knowledge of the general theories of learning and motor control; • Demonstrate knowledge of the factors involved in learning and motor control to specific problems of sport; • Describe and justify the importance of the study of individual differences and intra-individual and inter variability to the learning process in sport.
Syllabus	Introduction to the study of motor control and learning Introduction to theories and models of motor control Complexity - Basic concepts applied to motor behavior and implications for the learning process in sports Motor learning Practice organization for learning Observation methodologies in motor learning and control
Main Bibliography	Davids, K., Button, C., Bannet, S. (2008). Dynamics of skill acquisition: A constraints Led Approach. Human Kinetics. Magill, R. (2004). Motor learning and control: concepts and applications, McGraw-Hill. Boston. Passos, P. (2013) Comportamento Motor, controlo e aprendizagem. Lisboa: UTL-FMH. Schmidt, R., Lee, T. (1999). Motor control and learning: a behavioral emphasis. 3a ed., Champaign, ILL: Human Kinetics Pub. Utley, Andrea & Astill, Sarah (2008). Motor Control, learning and Development. Bios Instant Notes – Taylor & Francis.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	CEA*= 15%T1 + 25%M1 + 30%M2 +30%T2 T1 = Case study – 16 de março M1= Exam 1 – 4 de abril M2= Exam 2- 9 de maio T2 = Case study (group of 5 students)
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.