FROM BIOMECHANICS TO MOTOR LEARNING

Francesca D’Elia¹, Felice Di Domenico^{1, *}, Tiziana D’Isanto¹, Gaetano Altavilla², Gaetano Raiola¹

¹University of Salerno, Italy - ²University of Split, Croatia

Introduction: Human movement develops as the result of numerous variables ranging from neuro-cognitive mechanisms to structural factors of the musculoskeletal system. Greater attention should be directed towards the study of the motor learning mechanisms that have enabled the acquisition and improvement of certain postures and motor acts.

Aim: The purpose of this work is to clarify, through a review of the reference scientific literature, the close correlation between the biomechanical aspects of human movement and the mechanisms for acquiring motor models. Biomechanical evaluation does not neglect the mechanisms that have structured and made possible a certain posture or movement over time, i.e. the motor learning phases that follow specific ontogenic phases.

Materials and methods: The study was conducted through the treatment of scientific literature.

Results: The work was developed through a review of the scientific literature. In the first part, the focus was placed on the definition given to biomechanics as an interdisciplinary science that gives its important contribution to the knowledge of human movement. We then moved on to the discussion of motor learning theories and methodological approaches in the construction of learning programs.

Conclusion: The study shows the importance of learning mechanisms in building competent motor skills. The need to move towards the structuring of dynamic ecological teaching methodologies is evident, which, through a heuristic approach, improves learning through trial and error.