Course - Movement Control and Change - PAH3010
PAH3010 - Movement Control and Change
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course provides research-based knowledge about relevant theoretical concepts and constructs regarding motor control, development, and learning. Furthermore, the course illustrates how this knowledge can be applied in various contexts in order to work systematically with various motor behaviours both at the individual and group level.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate
- has advanced knowledge about theories, concepts and models in movement control
- has advanced knowledge about how to establish change in movement skills in health and disease
Skills
The candidate
- can apply theories and concepts on motor control, learning and development in practical contexts
- can critically evaluate challenges associated with changing motor skills in the general population, athletes, and people with movement problems
General competence
The candidate
- can understand and evaluate new scientific literature in human movement science, relevant for practical applications
- can identify, consider and analyze individual and environmental factors that limit or create possibilities for changing motor skills
- can understand and evaluate new interventions, tools, or tests, that are introduced to the health care system (or other relevant domains like for example the school system or sports)
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, tutorials. The course needs a minimum of ten students to run. In the event of fewer students registered, the course may be cancelled. The language of instruction and examination is English.
Further on evaluation
Regular final examination is given in the spring semester only. Students with legitimate leave of absence at the final examination, students who submitted blank/withdraw during the exam, and students who receive the grade F may take a re-sit examination in the autumn semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Physical Activity and Health (MSPAHE)
Required previous knowledge
As for admission to the MSc in Physical Activity and Health. Bachelor's degree or equivalent within relevant research fields or educational programmes.
Course materials
Course literature will be presented at the start of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Health Science
- Sport Science
- Human Movement Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn UTS School exam 100/100 D 2024-11-28 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"