Course overview
The aim of the Human Motor Behaviour and Learning course is to introduce students to the theory and application of knowledge in the field of human movement; with an emphasis on the role of the nervous system in influencing optimal movement control and learning. The content will enhance students understanding of sensorimotor control, motor learning and recovery, postural control, reaching and grasping objects with the hand across the lifespan as well as with clinical abnormalities. The practical component will provide hands-on experience with conducting experiments relevant to movement control and learning and reinforce concepts covered in theory.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate integrated knowledge and understanding of the sensory/perceptual systems and the role internal models in human movement control
- Demonstrate and apply understanding of the major neurophysiological mechanism underlying motor learning and recovery of function
- Describe and apply knowledge of the development of postural control, and the effect of aging and disease on postural control
- Recognise and describe the characteristics of normal reaching, grasping, and manipulation of objects with the hand, and how these changes across the lifespan and with abnormalities
- Demonstrate an ability to use neurophysiological and psychophysical procedures for assessing and quantifying human movement control and learning
- Apply scientific methods and research processes including ethics, design, implementation, data analyses, interpretation and communication of findings (oral and written) as it relates to human motor behaviour
Degree list
The following degrees include this course