Motor LearningLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Aim of the course

Basics of motor learning and their application in a physiotherapist's work.

Course competences:

Professional interaction
Physiotherapist’s assessment

Intended learning outcome of the course:

You know how to communicate clearly, precisely, comprehensibly and effectively in skills teaching situations. You can assess the preconditions of and challenges to motor learning and analyse the client's mobility and the factors related to it from the perspective of motor learning. You understand the principles of motor learning in teaching skills and providing feedback. You know how to apply your knowledge of different learners as required by the situation when they are practising new skills.

Content

Basics of motor learning; practising a new skill, guiding different learners and giving feedback as part of guidance.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You know how to describe and use your knowledge of motor learning when teaching skills, giving feedback and guiding different learners. You can describe the principles of motor learning in all age groups from childhood to older people and apply what you have learned in guidance situations.