Unit of Study HBIO2002 Motor Control (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

HBIO1008 - Human Physiology II AND HBIO1001 - Human Anatomy; OR HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology

Enrolment information

Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit description

This unit helps students to explore the neurophysiology of movement control and gain a greater understanding of the sensorimotor adaptations to neuromuscular conditions. Students will develop knowledge of, and practical skills related to, sensorimotor assessment techniques in sports, exercise and clinical settings.

Unit content

Introductory concepts in motor control
Neurophysiological basis of movement 1
Neurophysiological basis of movement 2
Sensorimotor control assessments in sport, exercise and clinical settings 1
Sensorimotor control assessments in sport, exercise and clinical settings 2
Motor control across the lifespan, with injury and neurological disease

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term1	Term1
Gold Coast	Term1	Term1
Lismore	Term1	Term1

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

identify foundational concepts and evaluate current models and hypotheses related to movement control

identify and demonstrate knowledge of neural structures and pathways involved in the control and learning of movement

examine the effect of different physiological states and conditions on movement control and skill execution

conduct and interpret motor control and skill assessments applicable to exercise science practice

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Practical	30%
Workbook	70%

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Practical	30%
Workbook	70%

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Practical	30%
Workbook	70%

Prescribed learning resources

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Fee information

Domestic

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