Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

School

Human Movement & Nutrition Sci

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour

Incompatible

HMST3733; HMST7733

Recommended prerequisite

Restricted

MExSc or MCEP students

Assessment methods

3x Laboratory Reports (20%), Literature Review (20%), In Class Quiz (30%), Final Exam (30%)

Course enquiries

Dr Glen Lichtwark

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

Students will be introduced to advanced concepts in biomechanics and motor control (neuromechanics). Issues concerning i) muscle, tendon and muscle architecture, ii) motion analysis, iii) reflex pathways and excitability, iv) postural control and v) neural plasticity and motor learning will be covered in three modules. Lectures, demonstrations, laboratory sessions and prescribed readings will be used to facilitate learning within the course.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile