SEP612 - HUMAN MOTOR CONTROL THEORIES and NEURO-MECHANICAL
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMAN MOTOR CONTROL THEORIES and NEURO-MECHANICAL | SEP612 | 2nd Semester | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Other: Application-Practice | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Department Staffs | |||||
| Course objective | The aim of the course is to provide theoretical knowledge on motor control theories and neuro-mechanical foundations of planning and execution of voluntary movements. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Neurophysiological basis of human motor control ? Mechanical and physiological structure of the skeletal muscle ? neural stimulus and conduction ? Spinal reflex mechanism ? Action-Perception coupling ? Perceptual motor control ? Motor control processes, feedback and forward mechanisms ? Neuro-mechanical properties of human movement ? Brain-Body-Environment Interaction ? Human motor control as a redundant mechanical system ? Motor Control and Motor Learning approaches ? Classification of the motor skill ? Learning of motor skills ? Motor variability ? Individual Factors and motor learning ? Motor Learning Dynamical Factors: type of task, difficulty, timing ? Experimental approaches in motor learning ? Human motor control approaches ? Motor Control Theories (Equilibrium-Point, Referent Configuration) ? Control Theory Approaches ? Dynamic System Theory ? Motor programs (closed-open looped, Schema theory, ...) | |||||
| References | Michael J. Richardson, Michael A. Riley, Kevin Shockley. (2013). Progress in Motor Control: Neural, Computational and Dynamic Approaches. Springer Science Business Media New York. Scott L. Hooper, Ansgar Büschges. (2017) Neurobiology of Motor Control: Fundamental Concepts and New Directions. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Schmidt, R. A., Lee, T.D. (2011). Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis. William H. Edwards. (2011). Motor Learning and Control: From Theory to Practice, Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. A. Mark Williams and Nicola J. Hodges. (2004). Skill Acquisition in Sport Research, theory and practice. Taylor & Francis Group. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Neurophysiological basis of human motor control: properties of the musculoskeletal system |
| Week 2 | Nervous system and reflex mechanisms |
| Week 3 | Action-perception coupling |
| Week 4 | Motor control processes |
| Week 5 | Neuro-mechanical properties of human musculoskeletal system |
| Week 6 | Human motor control as a redundant mechanical system |
| Week 7 | Midterm |
| Week 8 | Classification of the motor skills, motor learning and individual differences |
| Week 9 | Motor variability, motor learning and experimental research designs |
| Week 10 | Seminar |
| Week 11 | Human motor control approaches (motor control theories) |
| Week 12 | Laboratory |
| Week 13 | Dynamical system theory, motor programs |
| Week 14 | Laboratory |
| Week 15 | Laboratory experiments focusing on human motor control |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 3 | 20 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 1 | 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 1 | 60 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework assignment | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 47 | 70 | 152 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Based on undergraduate level competencies, has an up to date and contemporary knowledge to develop and deepen the ability and skills as an expert and specialist in Sport and Exercise Psychology. | X | ||||
| 2. Evaluates the accuracy of scientific and current knowledge specific to the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology and comprehends the interaction between Sport and Exercise Psychology with other disciplines which related to this kind of knowledge. | X | ||||
| 3. Has the knowledge in research methodology in Sport and Exercise Psychology | X | ||||
| 4. Has the competency to apply the theoretical and practical information gained as an expert in Sport and Exercise Psychology? | X | ||||
| 5. Acts in compliance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles in the formation of knowledge related to Sport and Exercise Psychology. | X | ||||
| 6. Has the competency to plan and apply scientific research, and put the assimilated information in to a report in Sport and Exercise Psychology. | X | ||||
| 7. Has the competency to solve the problems by employing the technological equipment and devices related to Sport and Exercise Psychology. | X | ||||
| 8. Develops national/international strategy, politics, and application plans, and examines and evaluates the quality processes related to the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology. | X | ||||
| 9. Has the competency to conduct work independently and/or in a working team in Sport and Exercise Psychology. | X | ||||
| 10. Has the competency to publish a scientific article which related to Sport and Exercise Psychology in a national journal or present a scientific paper in a scientific meeting | X | ||||
| 11. Adopts lifelong learning principles and has the ability to analyze and evaluate critically the information available in the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology | X | ||||
| 12. Has the competency to read and analyze a scientific article in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and to carry out and conduct evidenced based research in the concerned professional field. | X | ||||
| 13. Has the competency to critically analyze, develop, and evaluate the norms and values related to the working social environment professionally | X | ||||
| 14. Present a scientific paper in an international meetings on sports and exercise psychology. | X | ||||
| 15. Has the competency to assimilate, collect, record, evaluate, discuss, and announce the variables and data in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and in the process follows the related social, scientific, and ethical sets and values accordingly | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest