HLTH SC 3201 - Human Motor Behaviour and Learning
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HLTH SC 3201 Course Human Motor Behaviour and Learning Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites PHYSIOL 2510 or HLTH SC 2101 or MEDIC ST 1000B Incompatible Not available to students who completed HLTH SC 3201 Exercise, Movement & Cognition. This course has had a title change from Exercise, Movement & Cognition to Human Motor Behaviour & Learning. Assumed Knowledge PHYSIOL 3120 Assessment Test 1 (Theme 1; 15%), Test 2 (Theme 2; 15%), Test 3 (Theme 3; 15%), Test 4 (Theme 4; 15%), Practical Reports (40%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Simran Sidhu
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate integrated knowledge and understanding of the sensory/perceptual systems and the role internal models in human movement control. 2 Demonstrate and apply understanding of the major neurophysiological mechanism underlying motor learning and recovery of function. 3 Describe and apply knowledge of the development of postural control, and the effect of aging and disease on postural control.
4 Recognise and describe the characteristics of normal reaching, grasping, and manipulation of objects with the hand, and how these changes across the lifespan and with abnormalities. 5 Demonstrate an ability to use neurophysiological and psychophysical procedures for assessing and quantifying human movement control and learning. 6 Apply scientific methods and research processes including ethics, design, implementation, data analyses, interpretation and communication of findings (oral and written) as it relates to human motor behaviour.
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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
5-6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5-6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
In Exercise, Movement and Cognition, there are no required textbooks.Recommended Resources
Several texts will be helpful in guiding your understanding of the course material, and you will be directed to the relevant resources at the appropriate time. A sample of helpful resources is provided below:
- Shumway-Cook, A. & Woollacott, M.H. (5th Edition) Motor Control: Translating Research Into Clinical Practice. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
- Magill, R.A. 2011 (9th Edition) Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications. McGraw-Hill
- Ives, J.C. (2014) Motor Behaviour: connecting mind and body for optimal performance. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
- Schmidt, R. A., & Lee, T. D. (2011). Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Kandel Schwartz & Jessel (2000/2013). Principles of Neural Science 4/e and 5/e. McGraw-Hill.
- Lord SR, Sherrington C, Menz HB & Close JCT (2007). Falls in older people: Risk factors and strategies for prevention. 2nd Ed.
Cambridge Uni Press.
Online Learning
Lectures will be implemented online using audio-visual recordings and students are expected to view and go through the online lectures prior to the two-hours workshop. The workshops will be used as an informal platform to reinforce lecture content, discuss and engage in activities related to lecture material. The workshops will not be recorded.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course will be delivered via online lectures, workshops, practicals and research-based discovery experience. A total of 4 practical sessions will be held in the semester to provide students with an opportunity to translate concepts learnt in online lectures and workshops to practical/research contexts and to demonstrate their innovativeness. Attendance at these sessions is mandatory. Students’ understanding of the material will be assessed using written assessments (mid-semester and final examinations), online quizzes and practical/research project reports. Students should use the lecture outline and learning objectives at the beginning of each lecture as study guide for all assessments in the course. The activities and questions attempted in the workshops will also prove beneficial and provide guidance on how students should be studying for the course.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A full-time student should expect to spend, on average, a total of 48 hours per week on their studies. This includes both the formal contact time required for the course (i.e. workshops, practicals), as well as non-contact time (i.e. viewing online lectures, reading and revision for exams). Human Motor Behaviour and Learning is a 3-unit course. As such, the expected workload will on average be 12 hours per week, including up to 4 contact hours per week.Learning Activities Summary
Students will cover the following topics in a series of online lectures,workshops and practicals (tentative semester schedule below). Please note that this schedule is subject to minor changes at the discretion of the course coordinator.
THEME 1: SENSORIMOTOR CONTROL
Week 1: Somatosensory System, Internal Models, Muscle Afferents
Week 2: Cutaneous and Joint Receptors, Vestibular System, Visual System
Week 3: Voluntary Movement, Ascending & Descending Pathways, Primary Motor Cortex (Prac 1)
THEME 2: MOTOR LEARNING AND RECOVERY
Week 4: Motor Behavior, Motor skills and measurement of motor performance, Performance and Action Preparation
Week 5: Attention, Memory, Motor skill learning and specifics of Internal models
Week 6: Demonstrations, Instructions, Augmented Feedback, Practice Structure
Week 7: Learning in Simple Systems, LTP and LTD (Prac 2)
Week 8: Test 2 (on Theme 1 & 2)
THEME 3: POSTURAL CONTROL
Week 9: Posture and Balance Terms, Postural Control, Sensory Contributions to Postural Control (*Public holliday - no workshop*)
Week 10: Risk Factors for Falling, Balance assessment and falls, Cerebellum & Balance, Case studies (Prac 3)
THEME 4: REACH, GRASP & MANIPULATION
Week 11 & 12: Normal Reach, Grasp and Manipulation, Movement Control Principles, General Movement Principles, Case Studies (Prac 4)
Week 13: Test 3 (on Theme 3 & 4)
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Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Details of each assessment task are shown below. In brief, the course contains 2 written tests covering course content and 4 practical assignments. Dates and explicit details for each assessment task will be given in advance via MyUni.
Assessment Related Requirements
Marks for the different components of the course are assigned in the following proportions.
Written Exams (40% of total mark)
Test 1 (Theme 1 & 2) - 20%
Test 2 (Theme 3 & 4) - 20%
Practical Components (60% of total mark)
4 practical mini assignments (15% each - attendance in labs is required to submit assignments and attain the grade).
Assessment Detail
The final marks for Human Motor Behaviour & Learning may be moderated under some circumstances. Moderation is only ever used to improve a mark or grade, not to decrease it.
Tests
The tests in the course are designed to assess learning during the semester. They will assess understanding of principles and problem solving capabilities. Questions will be based around lecture and workshop material discussed throughout the semester.
Practical Components
Students will be required to answer a few questions related to the laboratory session that includes details of data collection, analysis and interpretation. Attendance is compulsory in the practical sessions in order to attain a grade for the submitted answers.
Hurdle Requirements and Course Criteria
To successfully pass the course students must achieve all of the following criteria:
Achieve at least 45% in examinations and achieve an overall grade of at least 50% for the course
Replacement Exams Policy
This applies to ALL exams, including those held during class, not just those at the end of semester exam period.
Students seeking a replacement examination must refer to the 最新糖心Vlog policy. The policy and an application form can be downloaded from the following site: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/supps.html
Requests for replacement examinations should be made by submission of the completed form and supporting documentation to the course coordinator. If the illness or exceptional personal circumstance occurred before the exam, students must submit their application for supplementary assessment no later than 5 business days after the occurrence of the condition, illness and/or exceptional personal circumstances, which form the grounds on which their application is made, regardless of the date of the
primary exam. If the illness or exceptional personal circumstance occurred on the day of the exam, students must notify the course coordinator and apply for a supplementary exam within 5 business days of the date of the primary exam. The application will be considered by the School’s Examinations Committee who will decide the outcome based on the materials provided by the student in support of their application and in line with the policies of both the 最新糖心Vlog and the Faculty of Health Sciences.Submission
- Staff will clearly indicate the deadline (date and time) for coursework submission in the course information contained within MyUni.
- Unless otherwise indicated, coursework should be submitted electronically via MyUni. Any students experiencing technical difficulties should contact the course coordinator at the earliest opportunity.
- Coursework received after the deadline will be penalised as follows: 10% of total available points will be penalised per day (24 hour period or fraction thereof). An automatic zero mark will be applied after 7 days.
- The deadline time will be strictly enforced according to the digital time displayed. Weekends and public holidays ARE included as penalty days.
- Coursework submitted to any location other than those specified will not be accepted. This includes submissions to personal staff email addresses. Submission dates may be extended under exceptional circumstances. Please refer to the Modified arrangements for coursework assessment policy. You need to see the course coordinator at the earliest opportunity if you feel that you require an extension. Upon receipt of an application for extension staff may: Refuse permission for extension, specifying the appropriate reason(s); or Grant permission for extension without penalty; or Grant permission for extension with a penalty as guided by this policy.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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