Individual?s Movement and Movement Control (2cr)

Objective

Students will:
- understand the function of the nervous system and muscle control and the basics of movement mechanics
- understand the role of the nervous system in human functioning

Content

- Structure and function of the central nervous system
- Classification and regulation of movements
- Neuromuscular system and its functions

Qualifications

No previous studies are required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- Students partly recognize the various parts of the nervous system and they are to some extent able to describe the main functions of these parts
- They are to a limited extent familiar with the function of the neuromuscular system and with the muscle contraction mechanism

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- They recognize the various parts of the nervous system and they are able to describe the main functions of these parts
- They are familiar with the function of the neuromuscular system and with the muscle contraction mechanism.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Students master knowledge learnt earlier of the various parts of the nervous system and they are able to describe functions of these parts in detail
- They are familiar with the function of the neuromuscular system and with the muscle contraction mechanism, and they know how to apply the material learnt to professional practice

Materials

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Budowick, M. et al. 1995. Anatomian atlas.
Dunderfelt, T. . Elämänkaaripsykologia
Keskinen, K. et al.2007. Kuntotestauksen käsikirja. Liikuntatieteellinen seura
McArdle, W. & Katch, F. & Katch, V. 2001. Exercise physiology. 5. ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Nienstedt, W. et al. 2009. Ihmisen fysiologia ja anatomia.
Nurmi, J-E., et al. 2006. Ihmisen psykologinen kehitys.
Ruishalme, O., Saaristo, L. 2007. Elämä satuttaa: kriisit ja niistä selviytyminen.
Vuori, S. et al. 2013. Liikuntalääketiede. Duodecim
Whaley, M. (editor) 2006. ACSM?s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription / American College of Sports Medicine. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Suni, J. , Taulaniemi, A. 2015. Terveyskunnon testaus