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Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

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Laurea magistrale in Scienze motorie preventive ed adattate - Enrollment from 2025/2026
Academic year:

Teaching code

4S001093

Coordinator

Mirta Fiorio

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

I semestre dal Oct 2, 2017 al Jan 26, 2018.

Learning outcomes

The teaching aims at illustrating the neurobiological bases of learning and the motor circuits subtending the execution of goal-directed actions. Through the presentation of a number of cases of diseases affecting the motor domain, the student will acquire knowledge on the main movement disorders. Finally, through the discussion of the latest scientific discoveries on new learning and motor recovery strategies, useful elements will be provided to gain critical thinking. The ultimate goal is to provide students with a critical spirit that can inspire further insights and new ideas.

Program

The course will be organized into 4 themes:
1 Learning: definition, how it works, the neurobiological mechanisms, investigation methods.
2 Motor: how to learn and consolidate simple and complex movements.
3 Adapted: special situations where you need to relearn gestures.
4 Recent findings and future perspectives.

Teaching methods
Teaching consists of frontal lessons, for a total of 24 hours (3 CFUs). The first lesson will serve to guide students thought the course: information will be provided about the program, the lesson schedule, the reference textbooks, and the exams. In addition, for each topic discussed during the lessons, the reference will be provided to the chapters in which that topic is described. Additional materials will be provided on the e-learning platform of the University.
Throughout the academic year, a student reception service is available, with a weekly fixed schedule.

Suggested textbooks
- NICOLETTI R., BORGHI A.M. Il controllo motorio. Ed. Il Mulino.
- The slides of the lectures will be available on the web page for the Course.
- Bibliographic references to scientific papers published in international journals will be provided.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
NICOLETTI R., BORGHI A.M Il controllo motorio Il Mulino  

Examination Methods

The exam consists of an oral interview to verify not only the theoretical knowledge of the topics dealt with during the lessons but also the logical ability to think about new potential for motor recovery. The ranking of the examination will be expressed in scores of thirty. Examination will be the same for attending and non-attending students.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE