3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
In this course students will learn about the neuroscience behind the control, sensation and perception of human movement. The course is divided into five sections. In the first section, students learn about the sensory systems with human movement. In the second section, students learn about the basic CNS building blocks underlying movement control and perception. In the third section, the control of balance and locomotion is the central topic. In the fourth section, students learn about the higher brain functions involved in cognition. The final section of the class examines issues regarding learning, development, and brain plasticity.
Learning Outcomes1Able to describe basic principles of the neuroscience behind the control of human movement.
2Able to apply principles of the neuroscience of movement to clinical, educational, research, and sports science setting using specialized laboratory equipment.
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