Laboratory Practice in the Study of Motor Behavior

Code:

627

Acronym:

627

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=2707
Course/CS Responsible:	Sports Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCD	24	First Degree in Sports Sciences (2011/2012)	1	-	3	-
			2

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The main purpose of the course Laboratorial Practice in the Study of Motor Behavior is to provide any help to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical applicability as regards the area of evaluation of motor behavior (in its subareas motor development, motor learning and motor control).

This course also aims to:
- From a theoretical framework, poster methods, procedures for collecting and analyzing data and assessment tools in the field of motor behavior.
- Familiarization with the tests and batteries of tests commonly used in the evaluation of motor behavior, particularly those dedicated to the investigation of motor coordination, laterality, and functional motor asymmetries.
- Develop knowledge and skills for implementation, on the field, of some of these tests and batteries with the consequent collection, data processing, data analysis and discussion of the results by comparing them with the theoretical knowledge.
- Mastering the taxonomy of motor skills and to be able to apply it in the contexts of practice.
- Consider the variability of performance under the influence of some complex parameters of learning and motor control (contextual interference, transfer of learning, analytical and global practice, instruction and demonstration, speed-accuracy trade-off, feedback, mental training, attention and memory).
- Stimulate the student’s critical sense face a controversial field such as the evaluation of motor behavior in the various ages and populations involved in Sport Sciences as a subject of study (high performance athletes, subjects with special needs, elderly, children and adolescents).

Program

1. Introduction to the study of motor behavior in its areas: motor development, motor learning and motor control.
2. Experimental methodology.
3. Measures of motor performance.
4. Behavior evaluation of lateral asymmetry: measures of preference and performance measures.
5. Individual differences and motor abilities.
6. Evaluation of motor skills: Testing and batteries of tests.
7. Evaluation of fundamental motor skills.
8. Assessment of motor skills in the domain of sport.
9. Taxonomy of motor skills in the field of performance.
10. The importance of the “Who”, the “What” and the “Where” in the taxonomy of motor skills.

Mandatory literature

Baumgarther Ted A.; Measurement for evaluation in physical education and exercise science. ISBN: 0-697-10067-7
Safrit Margaret J.; Introduction to measurement in physical education and exercise science. ISBN: 0-8016-3298-6
Godinho Mário 070; Controlo motor e aprendizagem. ISBN: 972-735-067-4
Haywood Kathleen M.; Life span motor development. ISBN: 0-87322-483-3
Haywood Kathleen M.; Laboratory activities for life span motor development. ISBN: 0-87322-134-6
Kirkendall Don R.; Measurement and evaluation for physical educators. ISBN: 0-87322-081-1

Complementary Bibliography

Payne VG, Isaacs LD ; Human motor development: A lifespan approach, Mayfield Publ Company, 2008. ISBN: 0-7674-0523-4
Gallahue DL, Ozmun JC ; Understanding Motor Development. Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Human Kinetics, 1993. ISBN: 0-87322-483-3

Teaching methods and learning activities

Expository method and stimulator of critical thinking.
Research on the Web.
Practical sessions comprising individual or group tasks involving the application of methodologies and instruments of motor behavior parameters assessment.
Fieldworks.

Software

Plataforma Moodle

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	14,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

The evaluation of the level of theoretical and practical knowledge of students will be based on the standards in force at the University of Porto and the directives issued by the Council of Teaching FADEUP.
The faults are subject to the General Standards for Evaluation of Faculty.

In order to access the final exam, students will have to meet the following criteria:
i) Presence of at least 75% of classes taught (theoretical and practical);
ii) minimum rating of 9.5 on each work of the practical component.

The assessment consists of three studies carried out in groups of three students:
1. Synthesis of six papers, in English and after 2007, about one of the parameters of motor fitness’s evaluation
2. Paper written in the format of RPCD concerning the subject covered in point 1. It consists of a review of the literature describing the importance of the theme and its state of art.
3. Power point presentation and implementation to colleagues of one battery of motor fitness’s evaluation.

It has often waiving the classroom and the student who has obtained, in one and in another case in the previous school year. Likewise, the student in previous school year, has received positive ratings in the work of the practical component of UC is also exempt from the conduct of this school year, but only to attend the final exam. In the case of new failure, the student will comply with all UC requirements: minimum attendance to theoretical and practical components, practical work and final exam.

Are exempted from verification of the conditions of attendance provided by law, including workers and students athletes included in the legislation on high competition. Students who fail to ensure the presence in the minimum number of classes indicated above, should contact the responsible course within 15 days after lecionação the first class, so you can set an alternative plan of training and evaluation.

Calculation formula of final grade

Weighted average of the 1st work (30%), the 2nd work (40%) and the 3rd work (30%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Active participation in the e-learning Moodle platform.
When unattained the minimum classification, the students will perform a second evaluation, and in cases prescribed by law, including student workers and students finishing the course, the possibility of a third evaluation, combined with the teacher.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Active participation in the Moodle platform, through the consultation of materials, participation in the forums, ask questions of and submission of papers for assessment by the teacher.
Workers, students and high-status competition: students who enjoy these conditions and they can not secure its presence in a minimum of 75% of the lessons have to contact the teacher of the course within two weeks from the date of first class, to be prepared by an alternative plan of formation and evaluation.

Classification improvement

Students may require a final classification improvement of the written test, and it will be given the highest value obtained by him. For the calculation of the final classification it will be keep the weight factors set out above.