TI308 Skill adaption and motor learning (Autumn 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Department of Sport and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Mark Joseph O'Sullivan
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
Introduction
The course provides an introduction to theoretical perspectives on skill development and motor learning in sport, with a particular focus on ecological-dynamic perspectives. The aim is to provide the students with a theoretical understanding of the learning, adaptation and further development of skills within their own sport, as well as to provide them with the necessary skills to apply this knowledge in their own practical context.
Prerequisite
No requirements.
Admission to the course
Open subject for qualified students at NIH and individual subject students.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- explain how learning, development and adaptation of movement skills occur.
- analyse how the sport-specific performance context influences the choice of suitable training design to promote learning, adaptation and further development of skills.
- analyse how different conditions in the training activity can promote or limit skill development, with a focus on athletes' individual needs and level within their sport.
- strengthen the athlete's focus on relevant information during training and competition to enhance skill learning and performance.
- Apply principles from non-linear pedagogy in planning, implementing and evaluating one's own training activities to support good skill development.
Learning methods and activities
The course is based on a combination of preparation and active participation in lectures and seminars, including the use of flipped classrooms, case studies, and seminar presentations with student led critical and evaluative discussions.
Work requirements
80% mandatory seminar attendance (total 4 seminars) and seminar assignments.
The work requirement must be approved before the oral exam.
The work requirement must be approved before the oral exam.
Assessment/exam
Oral exam (two students per group) followed by individual questions. Graded A–F.
Core literature
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