MOTOR CONTROL AND LEARNING
EXS2MCL
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will investigate the neuroscience of motor control and learning. Specific emphasis will be placed on the functional neuroanatomy, organisation and integration of the central and peripheral nervous system as they relate to human movement. All levels of the nervous system are examined from peripheral sensory receptors and motor nerves to the highest levels of cerebral cortical function governing all aspects of movement. Neurophysiological adaptations to exercise are explored, included strength training, skill training, aerobic exercise and exercise-induced fatigue. Laboratory classes will employ electrophysiological techniques to examine the neural control of movement.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alan Pearce
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HBES, HBESB, HZESPB and must have passed: HBS1HBB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline Specific | Essential Neuroscience | Prescribed | Allan Seigel and Hreday Sapru | Wolters Kluwer |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe how the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the nervous and sensory systems constrain movement
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures and on-line content. Workshops: case-based enquiries and traditional tutorial work. Practicals: practicals exploring muscle reflex activity.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Discuss how muscle activation and recruitment contribute to movement control.
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures and on-line content. Practicals:Exploring the EMG-Force relationship
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Explain key concepts related to the physical and electrical properties of neurons and motor neurons
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures and on-line content. Practicals: Examining the electrical properties of motor neurons.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Describe the acute adjustments in the neural control of movement during fatigue and disease
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures and on-line content. Practicals: Examining the time and frequency domain of muscle fatigue..
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Describe the neural adaptations to endurance training
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures and on-line content. Practicals: Examining the effect of warming up and cooling down on nerve conduction velocity.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
06. Describe the neural adaptations to strength training
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures and on-line content. Practicals: Examining voluntary activation of human muscle.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 50
Enrolment information: Quota due to limited resources. Merit based quota. Priority is given to students enrolled in HBESB or HZESP for whom EXS2MCL is core, then to other students until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nivan Weerakkody
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Written Laboratory reports (875 words each, 1750 words total) | Each Laboratory is worth 25%. Each laboratory will have a maximum word limit 875 words. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One two-hour theory examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 70
Enrolment information: Quota due to limited resources. Merit based quota. Priority is given to students enrolled in HBES for whom EXS2MCL is core, then to other students until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alan Pearce
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Written Laboratory reports (875 words each, 1750 words total) | Each Laboratory is worth 25%. Each laboratory will have a maximum word limit 875 words. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One two-hour theory examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |