OVERVIEW

This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the origins of psychomotricity. The main authors who contributed to the birth of this discipline will be examined, and the fundamental concepts underlying psychomotricity will be analysed.

In the second part, the areas of neuropsychomotor observation will be examined, focusing on what is to be observed and the characteristics that make up each of these areas.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Acquire the basic principles of preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative nursing general assistance, above all with a view to preventing illness, assisting the sick and disabled with particular attention to the pediatric age. To know the physiological foundations of psychomotor, psychological and cognitive development, of motor skills, of verbal and non-verbal communication, of language and of learning. To know the general interventions of prevention, therapy and rehabilitation of neuropsychiatric diseases, above all in view of the collaboration with the multi-professional team of Child Neuropsychiatry, with the other disciplines of the pediatric area and of the other health professions. To know the general concepts of Chineseology as a science of movement, of the functional properties of the different tissues that make up the locomotor apparatus and of the segmental movement and of the articular biomechanics. To know the clinical pictures and the main causes of psychomotor and mental retardation and of the consequent prevention, therapy and rehabilitation interventions, in order to formulate the relative objectives of neuropsychomotor intervention.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

AIMS

Overview of the origin of the discipline, the history of psychomotricity and the most important authors who contributed to the birth of psychomotricity.

To provide the basics of normal psychomotor development and the organisation of accurate observation of the various areas

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the teaching, the student will acquire the ability to observe normal psychomotor development and understand the concept of development.

In addition, the student will be able to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of our discipline and explore its origins.

TEACHING METHODS

Attendance is compulsory at 75%. Lectures will be face-to-face with presentation of slides and videos. Active student participation will be required through the use of group activities and/or the completion of surveys using computer systems.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

- The origin of psychomotricity: precise current of thought that emphasises the link between body and mind

- Most significant authors:

• Psychomotricity according to Jean Le Boulch. A global approach that integrates motor development with cognitive, affective and social development. 
• Pierre Vayer's educational and re-educational technique. An integrated and personalised approach that considers the child as a whole. 
• The psychomotor re-education and therapy according to Lapièrre and Aucouturier. An integrated and playful approach that focuses on the interaction between body, emotion and mind. 
• Therapeutic relaxation according to Bergès and Bounes. An integrated approach using psychomotor relaxation techniques, breathing, visualisation and imagination to promote psychophysical well-being.
• Psychomotricity according to Claudio Ambrosini and Anne-Marie Wille.  An integrated approach combining conscious movements, relaxation techniques and a safe therapeutic environment to promote the harmonious development and psychophysical balance of patients.

- OBSERVING AND EVALUATING IN NEURO AND PSYCHOMOTORAL CLINICAL PRACTICE: what to observe, how to observe.

- Areas of observation Neuropsychomotor:

• General aspects of behaviour and social interaction 
• Motor and sensory area
• Praxic-symbolic area (psychomotor functions) 
• Cognitive and neuropsychological area
• Play area
• Linguistic and communication area

- Observation and application forms

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

- Slides fornite dal docente

- Appunti di psicomotricità, Dr. Ciro Pisaturo - PICCIN

- PROTOCOLLO Q2 Integrare quantità e qualità nella valutazione neuro e psicomotoria, Valeria Flori 

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

EUGENIA DUFOUR (President)

RICCARDA BARBIERI

FRANCESCA MARIA BATTAGLIA

RAMONA CORDANI

ELISA DAVINI

LAURA FORNONI

ANDREA INGENITO

LINO NOBILI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

MARCH AND APRIL

Class schedule

NEUROLOGY,PSYCHIATRY AND REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES FOR NURSING 3

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination. If the lecturer is absent during the oral examination, a written examination will be provided.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral or written examination is evaluated through a general question, the ability to exhibit and communication skills, and with a more specific question the ability to reason and the ability to apply knowledge through the solution of a problem.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

students receive during the first lesson the contact details of the teacher who can be contacted by phone or email