MOTOR CONTROL AND LEARNING

EXS2MCL

2020

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, including 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 (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nivan Weerakkody

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted into one of the following course codes: HBES or HBESB or HZESPB or HBSES and must have passed: HBS1HBB

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: Merit based quota management

Quota-conditions or rules: Priority is given to students enrolled in HBESB or HZESP for whom EXS2MCL is core, then to other students until quota is reached.

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Essential Neuroscience

Resource Type: Other resource

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Allan Seigel and Hreday Sapru

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate how the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the motor and sensory systems contribute to movement learning and control

02. Identify key concepts related to the physical and electrical properties of neurons and motor neurons

03. Evaluate changes in motor control and function across the lifespan

04. Identify and analyse the neural adaptations to strength and endurance training

05. Evaluate motor control and learning during exercise and movement.

06. Identify and evaluate changes in motor control during fatigue, disease and injury

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 50

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nivan Weerakkody

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One Written Laboratory report (1,500-words equivalent)Students will formally write up and submit one laboratory report. They can select any one lab report to write up from labs in weeks 7-11.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One 2-hour theory examination	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One Online test (500-words equivalent)Students will be required to complete one online test in week 6	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Poster (500-words)Poster Presentation in Week 11	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO3, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day