Dr. Katinka Van Der Kooij

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katinka van der Kooij specializes in human motor learning and motivation, focusing on the use of feedback to improve movements. She collaborates with developers of rehabilitation games and developmental psychologists to bridge the gap between research and practical applications. Katinka teaches Sensorimotor Coordination as part of the Bachelor’s and Master’s Research Projects, and her research interests include investigating the dynamics of motor learning and the impact of motivational factors in educational settings. Her work often integrates translational research methods to enhance the effectiveness of learning processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Conducts research in the field of Learning Performance.

Courses

Sensorimotor Coordination Bachelor Research Project Master Research Project

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.