Learning Outcomes
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the concepts and theories of motor development and control of motor skills in physical education.
Learning objectives of the course:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
They know the concepts of motor development and movement control.
• The basic theories of kinetic development
• The categories of basic and special motor skills
• Changes in structural characteristics and functional characteristics in the stages of development
• The theoretical approaches and the factors influencing the changes
• The evaluation of learning and development characteristics
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Introduction to the motor behavior and developmental science
2. Motor development and learning Structural and functional characteristics of development
3. Indicators and learning curves. Stages, transfer and assessment of learning
4. Information processing process - Contribution of abilities to learning
5. Learning and memory (G. Tzetzis, Professor)
6. Preparation and support of the learning experience Organization of the practice
7. Genetic-environmental effects on the learning of skills
8. Kinetic asymmetry and athletic performance
9. Motion control mechanisms: From closed to open circuit. Degrees of freedom. Open and closed sports skills
10. Theories of control and learning of motor skills
11. Balance control while performing and learning sports skills
12. Planning and learning skills performed by the upper limbs (handling, aiming, throwing, bilateral movements)
13. Athletic movement skills (walking, running) - Rhythmic athletic skills
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Τζέτζης, Γ. & Λόλα, Α. (2015). Κινητική μάθηση και ανάπτυξη. Εκδόσεις Κάλλιπος.
2. Pamela Haibach, Greg Reid, Douglas Collier, (2011). Motor Learning and Development Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
3. Schmidt, R.A., & Lee, T.D. (1999). Motor control and learning: a behavioral emphasis. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.
4. Magill, R A. (1998). Motor Learning Concepts and Applications (5th ed). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
5. Schmidt, R.A., Wrisberg, C.A, & Wrisberg, C.N (2000). Motor Learning and Performance. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics
6. Christina R.W. & Corcos, M.D. (1993). Προπονητής & Μάθηση – Απόδοση. Θεσσαλονίκη: Σάλτο.
7. Rose, D.J. (1998) Κινητική Μάθηση και Κινητικός Έλεγχος. University Studio Press: Θεσ/νίκη.