MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Course Information
TitleΜΑΘΗΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗ ΚΙΝΗΤΙΚΩΝ ΔΕΞΙΟΤΗΤΩΝ / MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CodeΕΠ0127Κ
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sports Sciences (Thessaloniki)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorGeorgios Tzetzis
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID600001300

Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science (2014-2015)

Registered students: 49
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
CoreCompulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course)534
Class Information
Academic Year2019 – 2020
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours2
Class ID
600152124
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The unit will cover the main principles of practical applications in adapted physical activity. Finishing this unit the students should be able to: • To understand the basic adaptations of motor activities for individuals with disabilities • To know the measurements used in the assessment of motor ability of children and people with disabilities • To design and apply adapted physical exercise programs for children and people with disabilities. • To understand the association between the improvement of motor skills and the quality of life • To understand the practical application of a research
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
- The importance of research in adapted physical activity for the improvement of motor ability and quality of life - The environmental influences of children's motor Development. - The effect of institutionalization on pscychomotor development of Children. - Practical applications for the improvement of strength, rhythm and balance of people with sensory impairments - Therapeutic horse riding and people with disabilities. - Trampoline training can promote motor coordination and balance performance in children with developmental disorders - Motor skills and their relation with interaction difficulties and school bullying: Game activities as a mean of management and intervention - Motor activities for children with autism spectrum disorders. Practical applications - Adaptive activities for individuals with chronic diseases
Keywords
practical applications, development, adapted physical activity, motor ability
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Video lectures
  • Audio
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures391.6
Seminars120.5
Reading Assigment753
Project502
Written assigments753
Total25110.0
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Performance / Staging (Summative)
Last Update
01-07-2015