Course: Motor Control and Learning

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Course title Motor Control and Learning
Course code KPK/@MOCL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Abdollahipour Reza, M.Sc., Ph.D.
  • Banátová Kamila, Mgr. Bc.
Course content
1. Evolution of human movement science. Current focuses and applications. 2. Methodology for studying motor performance. 3. The current approaches to the motor control and coordination. 4. Human information processing. 5. Attention and performance. 6. Sensory contribution to motor control. 7. Central contribution to motor control. 8. Coordination. 9. Individual differences and capabilities. 10. Motor learning concept. Methodology for studying motor learning. 11. Conditions of practice. 12. Augmented feedback. 13. The learning process. 14. Retention and transfer. 15. Motor skill acquisition: ecological approach. 16. Motor skill acquisition: dynamical system approach. 17. Constraints-led approach to motor skill acquisition.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 26 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 47 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 52 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide comprehensive insight and understanding of the mechanisms of motor control and human motor performance and the principles of motor learning. These areas of knowledge are applied to the subjects both with typical development and with developmental disorders and other disabilities.
The student - understands the principles of human motor control and functional mechanisms of human motor learning, - is able to describe the differences in motor capabilities and skills in the typical population and individuals with various physical, perception and motor disorders, - is able prepare and administer a diagnostic test of motor capabilities and skills, and interpret results of testing according to the basic principles, - understands the basics of motor learning research.
Prerequisites
Exercise/sport psychology (or general psychology), sport/exercise physiology (or general human physiology)

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

1. Active participation in 80 % of lectures and seminars 2. The written report from diagnostical, descriptive or experimental tasks 3. The structured summary of selected articles 4. Portfolio with all assignments
Recommended literature
  • Schmidt, R. A., & Lee, T. D. (2011). Motor control and learning: A behavioral emphasis. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.
  • Schmidt, R. A., & Wrisberg, C. A. (2008). Motor learning and performance: A situation-based learning approach. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sports (10) Category: Physical education and sport - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter