Neuroscience of Human Movement

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the neural, physiological, mechanical and cognitive bases of controlling movement.

Course content

Motor control issues and concepts. Neural and muscular physiological basis of movement. Central and peripheral nervous system organisation and function for learning, memory, sensory-perception and movement control. Features and mechanisms of joint movement as well as postural, mobility and upper-limb control. Contemporary theories and their application for analysing, describing and explaining motor behaviour. Movement perturbations, age related changes and disorders, analysis of movement and motor control using a range of techniques (eg. video analysis, EMG and strength testing).

Textbook(s)

Latash M.L. 2008, Neurophysiological basis of movement , 2nd, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 1010	Motor Learning and Control

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 11 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Written assignment, Written test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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