The course includes the following topics:
- Neurophysiological basis of human movement
- The hierarchy of sensorimotor system: Gross anatomy, afferent and efferent
projections, somatosensory/motor maps.
- Assessments and examinations of sensory and motor performances
- Psychophysiological perspectives of motor control and motor learning
- Characteristics of sensory and motor functions in typically and atypically
developing children and adults(e.g., developmental coordination disorder,
Parkinson's disease, stroke)
- Effect of different training/intervention (e.g., motor skills, musical
instruments, sports, physical activity) on physical, physiological or
psychological changes (from behavioral and neurological perspectives) of
sensorimotor function across the life span.
References:
1. Kandel, E. R., Schwartz, J. H., Jessell, T. M., Siegelbaum, S. A &
Hudspeth, A. J.. Principles of Neural Science (5th Ed). New York, NY: McGraw
Hill.
2. Selected journals will be handed out in class or distributed via email
Teaching Method:
Lecture, discussion, laboratory
Evaluation:
Participation: 30%
In-class presentation: 30%
Final project: 40%