Course code

TST6045.LT

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Laste motoorika areng

Course title in English

Children's Motor Development

ECTS credits

3.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To create preconditions for the knowledge and skills that are necessary for the child's sensory-motor development levels and the functional capacity assessment . and to complete exercise and training plan.

Brief description of the course

Participating in the course this course provides an understanding of the importance of motor development and physical fitness in the early childhood years . After completing the course the student is able to evaluate the performance of the quality of children's movement, exercise capacity on the basis of knowledge of functional anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of assessment tests allows distinguish deviations from the standard motion pattern.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has knowledge of child sensomotorical and fynctional abilities milestones;
- is able to Identify the elements of movement and their role in motor skill development;
- is able to plan developmentally appropriate movement experiences that promote motor skill development and physical fitness.

Teacher

lektor Kirsti Pedak

Prerequisite course 1

Anatomy (TST6024.LT)

Prerequisite course 2

Physiology (TST6025.LT)

The course is a prerequisite

Study programmes containing that course

Physical Education (TSKB/24-t.LT)
Physical Education (TSKB/24-o.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKB/23.LT)
Physical Education (TSKB/23.LT)
Physical Education (TSKB/22.LT)
Physical Education (TSKB/21.LT)
Physical Education (TSKB/20.LT)
Physical Education (TSKB/19.LT)
Physical Education (TSKB/18.LT)
Physical Education (TSKB/17.LT)
Physical Education (TSKB/16.LT)