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HABILETES MOTRICES [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neurocognitive measure
1, record 1, English, neurocognitive%20measure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Testing typically includes neurocognitive measures of general intellectual functioning, higher-order executive skills (e.g. planning, organizing, reasoning, problem-solving), attention, memory, learning, language, visuo-perceptual skills, motor skills and sensory skills. 2, record 1, English, - neurocognitive%20measure
Record 1, Key term(s)
- neuro-cognitive measure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Psychologie cognitive
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mesure neurocognitive
1, record 1, French, mesure%20neurocognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Habituellement, l'évaluation comprend des mesures neurocognitives du fonctionnement intellectuel général, des habiletés exécutives(p. ex., planification, organisation, raisonnement, résolution de problèmes), de l'attention, de la mémoire, de l'apprentissage, du langage, des habiletés visuoperceptives et des habiletés motrices et sensorielles. 1, record 1, French, - mesure%20neurocognitive
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mesure neuro-cognitive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Musculoskeletal System
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- motor skill development
1, record 2, English, motor%20skill%20development
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- motor development 2, record 2, English, motor%20development
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Motor development means the physical growth and strengthening of a child's bones, muscles and ability to move and touch his/her surroundings. A child's motor development falls into two categories: fine motor and gross motor. 1, record 2, English, - motor%20skill%20development
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- développement moteur
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20moteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- développement de la motricité 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20la%20motricit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le développement moteur se rapporte à l'apparition et à l'évolution des fonctions motrices, soit les grands mouvements du corps(motricité globale) et les mouvements fins de la main(motricité fine). Ces habiletés progressent rapidement pendant l'enfance. Elles s’acquièrent par la pratique, par la répétition des mouvements, au fur et à mesure que la maturation de l'enfant le permet. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9veloppement%20moteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-06-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- physical literacy
1, record 3, English, physical%20literacy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value, and take responsibility for, engagement in physical activities for life. 2, record 3, English, - physical%20literacy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "physical literacy" has had various definitions. In Canada, until recently, it has long been used to refer to "the fundamental physical skills that permit a person to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activities." 3, record 3, English, - physical%20literacy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- culture de l’activité physique
1, record 3, French, culture%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bactivit%C3%A9%20physique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- kinésiculture 1, record 3, French, kin%C3%A9siculture
proposal, feminine noun
- littératie physique 2, record 3, French, litt%C3%A9ratie%20physique
calque, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de connaissances et de capacités physiques et mentales acquises par une personne lui permettant de valoriser la pratique d’activités physiques et d’intégrer durablement l’activité physique dans son mode de vie. 3, record 3, French, - culture%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bactivit%C3%A9%20physique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nombreuses ont été les définitions du terme anglais «physical literacy». Au Canada, ce terme a longtemps été employé pour désigner un «ensemble d’habiletés motrices qui permettent à une personne de bouger avec confiance et maîtrise dans toutes sortes d’activités physiques». En français, en ce sens, c'est le terme «savoir-faire physique» qui est le mieux adapté. 3, record 3, French, - culture%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bactivit%C3%A9%20physique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
littératie physique : L’emploi de ce terme est critiqué puisque le mot «littératie» n’a qu’un sens en français, soit la capacité de lire et d’écrire. 3, record 3, French, - culture%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bactivit%C3%A9%20physique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Goodenough Draw-A-Man test
1, record 4, English, Goodenough%20Draw%2DA%2DMan%20test
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Goodenough test 2, record 4, English, Goodenough%20test
correct
- draw-a-man test 3, record 4, English, draw%2Da%2Dman%20test
correct
- DAM 4, record 4, English, DAM
correct
- DAM 4, record 4, English, DAM
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intelligence test for children up to eleven years old in which the child is asked to draw-a-man. The drawing is then scored according to the amount of detail present. 3, record 4, English, - Goodenough%20Draw%2DA%2DMan%20test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- test du bonhomme
1, record 4, French, test%20du%20bonhomme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- test du bonhomme de Florence 2, record 4, French, test%20du%20bonhomme%20de%20Florence
correct, masculine noun
- test du bonhomme de Goodenough 2, record 4, French, test%20du%20bonhomme%20de%20Goodenough
correct, masculine noun
- test de Goodenough 3, record 4, French, test%20de%20Goodenough
correct, masculine noun
- dessin d’un bonhomme de Goodenough 4, record 4, French, dessin%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20bonhomme%20de%20Goodenough
correct, masculine noun
- dessin du bonhomme 5, record 4, French, dessin%20du%20bonhomme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les échelles McCarthy permettent d’évaluer les habilités motrices de l'enfant, particulièrement la coordination des membres inférieurs. Le test du bonhomme contrôle les mêmes habiletés, mais du point de vue de la coordination sensori-motrice. 6, record 4, French, - test%20du%20bonhomme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-09-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Educational Psychology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- psychomotor domain
1, record 5, English, psychomotor%20domain
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The psychomotor domain has four levels. They are: 1) Gross bodily movements; 2) Finely coordinated movements; 3) Non-verbal communication behaviors; 4) Speech behaviors. 2, record 5, English, - psychomotor%20domain
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Psychologie scolaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- domaine psychomoteur
1, record 5, French, domaine%20psychomoteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Catégorie de la taxonomie des objectifs pédagogiques qui concerne les mouvements du corps et le développement des habiletés motrices(la dextérité, la coordination, etc.). 2, record 5, French, - domaine%20psychomoteur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Évaluation de l’élève : manuel de l’enseignant, ministère de l’Éducation de la Saskatchewan, janvier 1993. 2, record 5, French, - domaine%20psychomoteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-02-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Work Study
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- timing
1, record 6, English, timing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the UCS [Universal Classification Standard], under the Motor and Sensory Skills element, a sub-element that refers to the reaction to a signal or stimulus or the performance of movements with the prescribed speed and at the right time. 1, record 6, English, - timing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Étude du travail
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- choix du moment
1, record 6, French, choix%20du%20moment
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la NGC [Norme générale de classification](cf. l'élément Habiletés motrices et sensorielles), sous-élément qui a trait à la réaction à un stimulus ou à un signal ou à l'exécution de mouvements à la vitesse requise et au bon moment. 1, record 6, French, - choix%20du%20moment
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Motor and Sensory Skills
1, record 7, English, Motor%20and%20Sensory%20Skills
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the UCS, an element under the Skill factor, that measures the proficiency that the work requires in controlling body movements and in using the senses to make distinctions. 1, record 7, English, - Motor%20and%20Sensory%20Skills
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Motor skills are physical. They include: co-ordination, equilibrium and dexterity. 2, record 7, English, - Motor%20and%20Sensory%20Skills
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sensory skills are: hearing, sight, touch, smell and taste. 2, record 7, English, - Motor%20and%20Sensory%20Skills
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Habiletés motrices et sensorielles
1, record 7, French, Habilet%C3%A9s%20motrices%20et%20sensorielles
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la NGC, élément relatif au facteur Habileté, qui mesure l’adresse que le travail exige lorsqu’il s’agit de contrôler les mouvements du corps et d’utiliser les sens pour établir des distinctions. 1, record 7, French, - Habilet%C3%A9s%20motrices%20et%20sensorielles
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les habiletés motrices sont d’ordre physique : la coordination, l'équilibre et la dextérité. 2, record 7, French, - Habilet%C3%A9s%20motrices%20et%20sensorielles
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les habiletés sensorielles sont l’ouïe, la vue, le toucher, l’odorat et le goût. 2, record 7, French, - Habilet%C3%A9s%20motrices%20et%20sensorielles
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- motor skills
1, record 8, English, motor%20skills
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Motor skills that control body movement include co-ordination, equilibrium and dexterity. 1, record 8, English, - motor%20skills
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- habiletés motrices
1, record 8, French, habilet%C3%A9s%20motrices
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les habiletés motrices requises pour contrôler les mouvements du corps sont la coordination, l'équilibre et la dextérité. 1, record 8, French, - habilet%C3%A9s%20motrices
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- proficiency
1, record 9, English, proficiency
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the UCS, under the Motor and Sensory Skills element, a sub-element that measures skill in controlling body movements and in using the senses to make distinctions with the appropriate precision and the appropriate timing to achieve the results required by the work. 1, record 9, English, - proficiency
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- adresse
1, record 9, French, adresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la NGC(cf. l'élément Habiletés motrices et sensorielles), sous-élément qui mesure l'habileté à contrôler les mouvements du corps et à utiliser les sens pour faire des distinctions avec la précision requise et au moment opportun afin d’obtenir les résultats exigés par le travail. 2, record 9, French, - adresse
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- degree of skill
1, record 10, English, degree%20of%20skill
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the UCS, a term used under the Motor and Sensory Skills element. 2, record 10, English, - degree%20of%20skill
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
basic skill, trained skill 1, record 10, English, - degree%20of%20skill
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- degré d’habileté
1, record 10, French, degr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bhabilet%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la NGC, terme utilisé à l'élément Habiletés motrices et sensorielles. 2, record 10, French, - degr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bhabilet%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
habileté de base, habileté apprise 1, record 10, French, - degr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bhabilet%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- precision
1, record 11, English, precision
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the UCS, under the Motor and Sensory Skills element, a sub-element that refers to accuracy or correctness. 2, record 11, English, - precision
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- précision
1, record 11, French, pr%C3%A9cision
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la NGC(cf. l'élément Habiletés motrices et sensorielles), sous-élément qui a trait à l'exactitude et à la justesse. 1, record 11, French, - pr%C3%A9cision
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-05-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- psychomotor game
1, record 12, English, psychomotor%20game
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Psychomotor games are those that combine intellectual and motor skills. Most of these are noninstructional; for example, virtually all space games and the computerized versions of popular sports like tennis, baseball, or basketball. Some instructional games do have psychomotor components... Very often these games make use of the joystick or game paddles for input. 1, record 12, English, - psychomotor%20game
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- jeu psychomoteur
1, record 12, French, jeu%20psychomoteur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Version informatisée d’un sport de compétition(comme le tennis, le baseball et le basketball) qui exploite à la fois les habiletés intellectuelles et motrices. Ce type de jeu requiert habituellement l'utilisation d’une manette. 1, record 12, French, - jeu%20psychomoteur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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