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BEV1010

Motor Behaviour

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Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course gives an introduction into basic motor principles related to movement control, learning, and development. Themes include different explanatory models of motor control and how different types of movements are controlled in a lifetime perspective. In addition to lectures, practical activities, observations and demonstrations will be used to illustrate theoretical perspectives.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has knowledge

  • of how movements are controlled
  • of how movements are learned and developed
  • about changes in motor control in different phases of life

Skills

The student should be able to

  • describe explanatory models for motor control
  • apply basic motor principles related to movement control

General competence

The student can reflect on and convey theories and issues related to motor control, learning, development and aging.

Learning methods and activities

Up to 42 hours lectures/exercises/group work. Exchange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Compulsory activities

  • Compulsory activity consists of written assignments done in groups.
  • 3 out of 4 written submissions must be approved in order to get the compulsory activity approved.
  • The compulsory activities are approved for 4 years. With approved compulsory activities, the students re-sit the examination only.

Exam

  • If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Human Movement Science (BBEV)
Human Movement Science (ÅBEV)

Required previous knowledge

The course is reserved for students admitted to the bachelor's programme and one-year programme in Human Movement Science.

Course materials

Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
IDR1003 7.5 sp Autumn 2011
BEV1001 7.5 sp Autumn 2011
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

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Subject areas

  • Health Science
  • Sport Science
  • Human Movement Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturer(s)

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science