The course includes knowledge of neuro-psycho-biological systems applicable to sports psychology, providing all the content and concepts needed to define processes for analysis and the implementation of projects in the sports field.
Teaching Methods
lecture
Assessment Methods
oral and write test
Texts
Neuroscienze. Esplorando il cervello di Mark F. Bear (Autore) , Barry W. Connors (Autore) , Michael A. Paradiso (Autore) Edra, 2016
Contents
Introduction to cognitive neuroscience Neuroanatomy of human cognitive functions Physiology and cortical activities: synthesis models Electroencephalographic methodology and activation systems Yakovlev paradigm and brain analysis systems Autonomic nervous system: sympathetic and parasympathetic Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gastro-mesenteric system REM and NREM sleep Emotions and interpretative models Application of psychophysiological models to research projects in motor activity Application of NIBS in clinical and rehabilitative settings Psychological models of behavioral functioning
