Week 2: Neuromotor Basis for Motor Control
KIN 479: Motor Control - Sections 19617 & 19821
Welcome to Week 2
This week focuses on the neuromotor basis for motor control, exploring the underlying neural mechanisms that enable movement. You’ll engage with key concepts related to the structure and function of the nervous system, as well as the integration of sensory and motor processes.
Objectives
- Describe the general structure of a neuron and the types and functions of neurons.
- Identify and describe the structural components of the brain that are most directly involved in control of movement and describe their primary functions.
- Identify and describe the neural pathways that make up the ascending and descending tracts.
- Describe a motor unit, the recruitment of motor units, and their relationship to the control of movement.
- Describe the basic components of a conceptual hierarchical model that describes the CNS structures and their functions in the control of movement.
Required Readings
Magill & Anderson (2017) - chapter 4
Prepare
- Study the slides for this topic.
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Participate
- Monday: No class - Labor Day
- Wednesday: Complete the in-class activities scheduled for this week.
- Case study
Practice
Use our StudyApp to review key concepts and test your knowledge.
The app includes flashcards, quizzes, and other interactive tools to help reinforce your understanding of the material.
Perform
- Monday: No class - Labor Day
- Wednesday: Take the in-class quiz and convert three multiple-choice questions to short answer format - 5 points.
References
Magill, R., & Anderson, D. I. (2017). Motor learning and control: concepts and applications (11th edition). McGraw-Hill Education.