Neurosciences in Physiotherapy

Course aim

The aim of this course is for students to gain knowledge of the neural, physiological, mechanical, cognitive and behavioural influences on the development and control of movement.

Course content

Lifespan perspective of motor development, application of motor control and motor learning into physiotherapy practice; typical human growth and development; causes and mechanisms of atypical movement across the lifespan; neuroplasticity, recovery and function; ICF framework; postural control, gait, upper limb function; movement analysis; motor skills; assessment of substrates of movement (tone, sensation and movement coordination).

Textbook(s)

Shumway-Cook A and Woollacott MH 2017, Motor Control: Translating research into clinical practice, 5th, Lippicott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 2022	Human Anatomy 200
BIOL 1049	Human Physiology 100
REHB 1026	Physiotherapy Studies 100
REHB 1027	Physiotherapy Studies 101
BIOL 1050	Human Physiology 101

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.