Course overview
This course will provide students with an understanding of the neural, physiological, mechanical and cognitive bases of controlling movement. Contents include: 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).
Availability
Class details
Magill
Class number 29468
Section LE01
Size 120
Available 103
Class number 22519
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 21
Class number 22520
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 22
Class number 22521
Section TU03
Size 25
Available 21
Class number 22522
Section TU04
Size 25
Available 19
Online
Class number 20056
Section 01OL
Size 40
Available 37
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