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Unit of Study HBIO2002 - Motor Control (2023)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

    Faculty of Health

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit description

This unit helps students to explore the neurophysiology of movement control and gain a greater understanding of the sensorimotor adaptations to neuromuscular conditions. Students will develop knowledge of, and practical skills related to, sensorimotor assessment techniques in sports, exercise and clinical settings.

Unit content

  1. Introductory concepts in motor control
  2. Neurophysiological basis of movement
  3. Sensorimotor control assessments in sport, exercise and clinical settings 1
  4. Sensorimotor control assessments in sport, exercise and clinical settings 2
  5. Motor control across the lifespan
  6. Motor control with injury and neurological disease

 

 

 

 

 

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
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Gold Coast
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Lismore
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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

identify and demonstrate knowledge of neural structures and pathways involved in the control of movement

examine the effect of different physiological states and conditions on movement control and skill execution

conduct and interpret motor control and skill assessments applicable to exercise science practice

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • No prescribed texts.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

  • Covered footwear must be worn when attending tutorial classes. Students without covered footwear will not be permitted in the classroom.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.