Human Movement Neuroscience
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
HLTH 3049
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
154202
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Provide students with an understanding of the neural, physiological, mechanical and cognitive bases of controlling movement.
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).
Latash M.L. 2008, Neurophysiological basis of movement , 2nd, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
HLTH 2026 | Motor Control and Learning |
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
Self Directed learning Online Activites | 1.5 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Practical | 2 hours x 11 weeks | ||
Lecture | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Self Directed learning Online Activites | 1.5 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Practical | 2 hours x 11 weeks | ||
Lecture | 2 hours x 12 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Presentation, Report, Test/Quiz
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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