ECTS - Neuromotor Control of Movement

Neuromotor Control of Movement (REH534) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Neuromotor Control of Movement REH534 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level ects.course_level_Sağlık_Bilimleri_Yüksek_Lisans
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Süleyman Korkusuz
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim is to provide advanced knowledge about the formation and control of motor behavior by examining theoretical approaches to the neuromotor control of movement, nervous system mechanisms, and current scientific developments, and to relate this knowledge to clinical applications.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • It critically evaluates theoretical approaches and neurophysiological mechanisms related to the neuromotor control of movement.
  • It analyzes the sensory, cognitive, and motor processes that play a role in the formation of motor behavior.
  • It relates the principles of neuromotor control to clinical assessment and rehabilitation practices.
  • It interprets current scientific literature on movement control and uses it in evidence-based clinical decision-making processes.
  • Explains the fundamental principles of neuromotor control of movement and evaluates the interaction between the central nervous system, sensory feedback, and motor output.
Course Content Neuromotor control of human movement, functions of the nervous system in motor control, neural connections and structures, motor behavior and adaptation, influence of neuromotor function in specific motion disorders, functional motion.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction, explanation of the course content, identification of course resources, and distribution of topics.
2 Fundamental concepts and theoretical approaches to motor control. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 1: Motor Control: Issues and Theories.
3 The organization of the nervous system in controlling movement. Kandel ER, Koester JD, Mack SH, Siegelbaum SA, Hudspeth AJ, editors. Principles of Neural Science. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; 2021, Chapter 30: Principles of Sensorimotor Control.
4 Motor units, muscle activation, and spinal motor control. Kandel ER, Koester JD, Mack SH, Siegelbaum SA, Hudspeth AJ, editors. Principles of Neural Science. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; 2021, Chapter 31: The Motor Unit and Muscle Action; Chapter 32: Sensory-Motor Integration in the Spinal Cord.
5 Sensory systems and sensorimotor integration. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 3: Physiology of Motor Control.
6 Neuromotor foundations of postural control. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 7: Normal Postural Control.
7 Postural control disorders and their clinical manifestations. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 10: Abnormal Postural Control.
8 Balance control and balance strategies. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 11: Clinical Management of the Patient with a Postural Control Disorder.
9 Neuromotor control of walking. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 12: Control of Normal Mobility.
10 Neuromotor mechanisms of gait disorders. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 15: Abnormal Mobility.
11 Clinical management of mobility disorders. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 16: Clinical Management of the Patient with a Mobility Disorder.
12 Neuromotor control of upper extremity movements. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 17: Normal Reach, Grasp, and Manipulation.
13 Motor learning, neuroplasticity, and movement control. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023, Chapter 2: Motor Learning and Recovery of Function; Chapter 4: Physiological Basis of Motor Learning and Recovery of Function.
14 Basal ganglia, cerebellum, and voluntary movement control. Kandel ER, Koester JD, Mack SH, Siegelbaum SA, Hudspeth AJ, editors. Principles of Neural Science. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; 2021, Chapter 34: Voluntary Movement: Motor Cortices; Chapter 37: The Cerebellum; Chapter 38: The Basal Ganglia.
15 A critical review of the current neuromotor control literature and seminar presentations. Current SCI/SCI-E indexed articles on neuromotor control and neurorehabilitation.
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2023.
2. Kandel ER, Koester JD, Mack SH, Siegelbaum SA, Hudspeth AJ, editors. Principles of Neural Science. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2021.
3. O'Sullivan SB, Schmitz TJ, Fulk GD. O'Sullivan & Schmitz's Physical Rehabilitation. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2024.
Other Sources 4. Akademik Veritabanları ve Elektronik Kütüphaneler: PubMed, MEDLINE, Google Scholar

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 50
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes knowledge from the literature in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation systematically, assessing, evaluating, describing, analyzing, and planning for professional and academic work with essential concepts and principles. X
2 Plans and implements academic studies using evidence-based literature in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
3 Collects data according to ethical principles, selects suitable statistical methods, analyzes results, critiques them by comparing with literature, and presents or publishes at national/international scientific meetings.
4 Takes responsibility individually within multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams for problem-solving in academic and scientific work and collaborates effectively using communication skills.
5 Identifies learning needs and goals, adopts lifelong learning for personal growth, uses a foreign language and information-communication technology, follows developments in the field, and organizes and supports quality improvement programs. X
6 Understands the duties, rights, and responsibilities related to scientific work in physiotherapy, adheres to academic ethics and standards, and maintains professional conduct internationally.
7 Applies evidence-based preventive and rehabilitative approaches aligned with changing and growing community needs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation to contribute to health policy development and raise public awareness. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 125