School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Motor Control
  • Unit Code

    SPS2112
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr James Lister CROFT

Description

This unit examines the role of the neuromuscular system in sensory and motor aspects of motor control. Using current theory and research, skilled movement will be analysed using both an information processing model and as a dynamical system.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from SPS1114, SPS2107

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS3302, SPS3303

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology related to the control of movement.
  2. Describe the theories of motor control.
  3. Explain the factors that influence control of movement.
  4. Discuss factors affecting decision-making.
  5. Analyse and discuss laboratory results in relation to motor control literature.

Unit Content

  1. Neuromuscular anatomy and physiology, including sensory receptors, and spinal cord pathways.
  2. Motor control theories and current ideas, including practical examples.
  3. Open- and closed-loop models of motor control, including the origin and role of sensory information.
  4. Factors affecting decision making in team sports and interceptive tasks.
  5. Overview of movement dysfunction and factors influencing motor performance.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, practical laboratory sessions, self-directed student activities, and online content.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportLaboratory report30%
TestMid-semester test30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Motor Control
  • Unit Code

    SPS2112
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr James Lister CROFT

Description

This unit examines the role of the neuromuscular system in sensory and motor aspects of motor control. Using current theory and research, skilled movement will be analysed using both an information processing model and as a dynamical system.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from SPS1114, SPS2107

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS3302, SPS3303

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology related to the control of movement.
  2. Describe the theories of motor control.
  3. Explain the factors that influence control of movement.
  4. Discuss factors affecting decision-making.
  5. Analyse and discuss laboratory results in relation to motor control literature.

Unit Content

  1. Neuromuscular anatomy and physiology, including sensory receptors, and spinal cord pathways.
  2. Motor control theories and current ideas, including practical examples.
  3. Open- and closed-loop models of motor control, including the origin and role of sensory information.
  4. Factors affecting decision making in team sports and interceptive tasks.
  5. Overview of movement dysfunction and factors influencing motor performance.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, practical laboratory sessions, self-directed student activities, and online content.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioLaboratory work30%
TestOnline module testing40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination30%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioLaboratory work30%
TestOnline module testing40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination30%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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