Course overview
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. 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).
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the integration of the structure and function of the human nervous system and its relation to physiotherapy practice.
- Describe the interaction of factors related to the person, the task and the environment in human movement across the lifespan (ICF framework)
- Describe the theories of motor control and motor learning in relation to physiotherapy practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of developing motor behavior within the context of cognitive, communication and play skills.
- Describe the perceptual, cognitive and action (biomechanical) systems for the production of movement
- Observe, describe and analyse human movement and the influence of injury, abnormalities or disease on movement.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 51467
Section LE01
Size 150
Available 59
Class number 55419
Section PR01
Size 35
Available 0
Class number 55420
Section PR02
Size 35
Available 9
Class number 55421
Section PR03
Size 35
Available 21
Class number 55422
Section PR04
Size 35
Available 30
Class number 55423
Section PR05
Size 35
Available 24
Class number 55424
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 17
Class number 55425
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 55426
Section TU03
Size 25
Available 5
Class number 55427
Section TU04
Size 25
Available 0
Class number 55428
Section TU05
Size 25
Available 21
Class number 55429
Section TU06
Size 25
Available 11
Class number 57966
Section TU07
Size 25
Available 23
Class number 57967
Section TU08
Size 25
Available 8
Whyalla
Class number 55430
Section LE01
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 55431
Section PR01
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 55432
Section TU01
Size 10
Available 10
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