Key facts
UNE unit code: EXSC335
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Extend your knowledge of motor learning and control to develop a deeper appreciation of the neurophysiological basis of human movement and consider how this may change throughout the lifespan.
This unit builds on the knowledge you have gained in prerequisite units by examining the conceptual, theoretical, and applied nature of motor control and human development.
By reviewing and interpreting relevant literature, you will investigate the significance of the sensorimotor system both within typical and atypical movement contexts. You will also consider the psychosocial and functional changes that occur across the lifespan from gestation to old age.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 April 2024 | 18 April 2024 | 2 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | The intensive school is mandatory for all students. Students must attend the Mandatory Intensive School which is held in Armidale. |
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Notes
The School of Science and Technology considers all practical / laboratory activities as essential to student learning.
Attendance and participation in all practical / laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- communicate how postural, locomotive, and/or reaching and grasping control change throughout the lifespan, and discuss the structural, physiological, sociocultural, neural and theoretical basis of these phenomenon;
- describe the underlying neurophysiology associated with common neuromuscular movement disorders that may arise throughout the lifespan of an individual, from conception to old age;
- demonstrate an understanding of the neuroanatomical structures, pathways, and neurophysiological principles that are involved with sensorimotor signal transmission, and signify their importance to motor control;
- exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge relating to neuroplasticity and how it is applied to neuromuscular control of movement and/or motor learning; and
- demonstrate proficiency to collect and analyse data commonly used in motor control, and interpret these within the scope of exercise performance and/or clinical exercise physiology.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Written assignment. No. Words: 1500 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Practical report. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | All offerings | Practicals. The School of Science and Technology considers all practical / laboratory activities as essential to student learning.Attendance and participation in all practical / laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence. | |
| Final Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Motor Control: Translating Research Into Clinical Practice
ISBN: 9781975209568
Shumway-Cook, A. and Woollacott, M., Wolters Kluwer Health 6th revised ed. 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Life Span Motor Development
ISBN: 9781492566908
Haywood, K.M. & Getchell, N., Human Kinetics 7th ed. 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications
ISBN: 9781260570557
Magill, R. & Anderson, D., McGraw Hill 12th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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