EXSS2060
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
Motor control encompasses an area of study that explains how we coordinate and control voluntary movement. This course explores the underlying neurophysiology of motor control and the concepts and processes that underpin controlled movement. Students gain a greater understanding of the structure of the nervous system and how it affects motor control following the completion of this course. In addition, students gain a better understanding of how motor performance can be measured and of the associated theories and concepts that underpin the control of voluntary movement such as attention, memory and sensory information.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Design and implement safe tests to assess aspects of motor function in physical activity and exercise contexts (ESSA 10.2.3, 10.2.5);
2. Describe the structure and function of the neuromuscular and sensory systems as they relate to motor control and learning (ESSA 10.2.1);
3. Describe common theoretical models proposed to explain motor control (ESSA 10.2.4);
4. Integrate and apply knowledge of and skills in motor control with other sub disciplines of exercise science in health, exercise, and sporting contexts (ESSA 4.2.4);
5. Interpret, analyse, and design experiments demonstrating concepts of motor control;
6. Plan and produce reports as part of a collaborative team.
Content
• Classification of motor skills
• Measurement of motor performance
• Structure/function of the nervous system as it relates to motor control
• Theories of motor control
• The role of vision, touch and proprioception in motor control
• Action Preparation and Planning
• Influence of attention capacity and memory on motor control
Assumed knowledge
EXSS1050 Fundamentals of Exercise and Sport Science Practice
Assessment items
Quiz: Weekly online quizzes
Written Assignment: Designing a motor performance test
Written Assignment: Designing an experiment
Participation: Group/tutorial participation and contribution
Practical Demonstration: Facilitating an experiment
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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