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Coffs Harbour
Gold Coast
Lismore

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

 

 

 

 

 

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:
1identify and demonstrate knowledge of neural structures and pathways involved in the control of movement
2examine the effect of different physiological states and conditions on movement control and skill execution
3conduct and interpret motor control and skill assessments applicable to exercise science practice

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

  1. identify and demonstrate knowledge of neural structures and pathways involved in the control of movement
  2. examine the effect of different physiological states and conditions on movement control and skill execution
  3. 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

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Practical skills30%
Workbook40%
Quiz30%

Teaching method
Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Practical skills30%
Workbook40%
Quiz30%

Teaching method
Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Practical skills30%
Workbook40%
Quiz30%
Notice

Intensive offerings may or may not be scheduled in every teaching period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Southern Cross University employs different teaching methods within units to provide students with the flexibility to choose the mode of learning that best suits them. SCU academics strive to use the latest approaches and, as a result, the learning modes and materials may change. The most current information regarding a unit will be provided to enrolled students at the beginning of the teaching period.

Fee information

Domestic

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International

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