Course overview
Human Motor Behaviour and Learning is a third-year course that consists of short online lectures, workshops, practicals and small group discovery component. In this course, students will be introduced 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 motor control and learning. Students will also be exposed to changes in motor control and learning across the lifespan as well as with abnormalities (including Stroke and Parkinson's disease). The practical component will provide the hands-on experience with conducting experiments relevant to movement control and learning and reinforce concepts covered in lecture.
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.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 55104
Section PR01
Size 15
Available 15
Class number 55103
Section PR02
Size 15
Available 14
Class number 55102
Section PR03
Size 15
Available 13
Class number 55101
Section PR04
Size 15
Available 9
Class number 55105
Section WS01
Size 60
Available 51
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