Sport sciences, physical exercise and human health

Professor
Academic discipline: Psicologia generale (M-PSI/01)
Field: Psicologico, pedagogico e sociologico
Type of training activity: Basic

21 hours
of face-to-face activities

3 credits

hub: PARMA

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Integrated course unit module: APPLIED PSICOBIOLOGY

Learning objectives

To learn how the human mind combines information from different sensory channels to perceive own’s own body, to control one’s movement, and to perceive and interpret the movements of other individuals.

Prerequisites

none

Course unit content

Elements of multisensory perception and motor control.
Applications to the perceptual guide of movement.

Full programme

The problems of perception. From the psychophysical chain to the perception-action cycle. Senses and perceptual systems. Multisensory perception. Perceiving your body and controlling actions. Motor learning.

Bibliography

Bruno, Pavani & Zampini (2010). La percezione multisensoriale. Bologna, Il Mulino
Nicoletti & Borghi (2009). Il controllo motorio. Bologna, Il Mulino

Teaching methods

Lecture

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam

Other information

attending class is highly recommended

GENERAL PSICOLOGY-PART B cod. 1005368