Overview

This topic will introduce students to contemporary theories of motor control and learning as applied to prescription of exercise in exercise science practice. The role of the exercise scientist in improving movement quality will be presented. In addition, an overview of the neurological control of movement will be outlined providing … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Apply exercise strategies appropriate for improvement of movement quality in health and applied settings
  • Use an evidence-based approach to exercise prescription for improvement of movement quality, functional capacity, and performance
  • Critically evaluate the physiological and cognitive processes underlying motor control and skill acquisition and development of a broad range of movement tasks

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Critically evaluate the importance of movement quality in health and performance and the role of exercise scientists in applying theoretical models of motor control and skill acquisition and development to improve movement quality in health and sporting scenarios
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Apply knowledge of the functional role of major components of the nervous system involved in motor control and skill acquisition
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Explain the role of neuromuscular and somatosensory systems in motor control and skill acquisition
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Discuss changes in motor function or motor performance that may result from aging, injury and motor skill acquisition
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Critically evaluate the common theoretical models of motol control and learning
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Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of techniques used to assess aspects of motor control and and processes of skill acquisition
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Analyse how manipulations of practice conditions (i.e. scheduling, instructions, and feedback) can influence skill acquisition and design motor learning environments and protocols to maximise client specific motor control and learning outcomes in health, exercise or sporting contexts
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Examine critically the psycho-physiological processes underlying the performance and retention of movement skills in different clinical and sporting scenarios
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Use advanced concepts in resistance and functional exercise training to develop individualized exercise programs and report the outcome of training for a clinical or sporting population aimed at improving postural control, balance, and motor skill performance
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Conduct neuromuscular, postural, flexibility, and functional tests in health and performance scenarios
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Apply appropriate test protocols to imply skill acquisition and development outcomes
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Review the stages of learning and use these to provide general directions and strategies for planning training and practice sessions

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