According to dynamic systems theory the motor development

Abstract

The Dynamic Systems Theory arised from a new approach of studing coordenation and control of movements. during the 70s and 80s. in opposition to other existing perspectives. This new theoretical conception was formmulated by TURVEY and collabors (1980), taking into consideration the ideas of coordination and control of movements proposed by Bernstein. and the theory of direct perception proposed by Gibson. According to the Dynamic Systems Theory. it is through self-organization among other principles that one can understand the apperance of new forms of behavior under the action of real time. during the course of development. The aim of this work was to identify the contributions of Dynamic Systems Theory for the study of human motor development. After revision of the literature. it was concluded that the developmental trajectory is seen by Dynamic Systems Theory as a continual and dynamic process; and the conception of development as a linear and predetermined process is no tanger accepted by this new approach. The process of development is seen not as a stationary one. but as a dynamically changing process affected by its sorounding space and the different sub-systems which form the organism.