Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	Control Of Human Movement
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code	03 28749
Module Lead	Raymond Reynolds
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-33 hours Demonstration-4 hours Practical Classes and workshops-3 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The module will cover brain structure and function - including neural pathways - that control voluntary movement, posture, locomotion and sensation. The course will also introduce aspects of the psychology of sensation-action coupling and motor control. Applications to pathology and sport will be covered.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand, explain and discuss the main components of the nervous system involved in the control of sensation and movement. Understand, explain and discuss the structures and connections between the major motor systems. Understand, explain and discuss the basic mechanisms of spinal reflexes, proprioception, sensation, posture and eye movements. Be able to apply the principles of movement control to applications in pathology and sport. Accurately present and discuss results from a laboratory experiment.
Assessment	28749-01 : Course work : Coursework (50%) 28749-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coursework (50%) Examination (50%) Reassessment: Repeat of failed component(s).
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