Motor Learning and Motor Development at Different AgesLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The sudent is able to
- describe the main principles and features of motor development at different ages,
- explain how different factors influence the development and shaping of movement and locomotion at different ages
- describe the different forms of learning and the factors influencing learning at different ages,
- explain the basic concepts of constructivist learning theory, motor learning and control,
- explain evidence-based methods of physiotherapeutic guidance and use them, for example in the guidance of motor learning,
- use different environments when planning and implementing physiotherapeutic guidance

Content

General principles and main features of human motor development at different ages, the stage of reflex movements, the stage of early motor skills, the stage of specialised motor skills, adulthood and old age.

The concept of the human being, the concept of learning, different learning theories, different types and ages of learners, motor control, motor skill learning and training guidance (visual, verbal, cognitive and manual guidance)