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Overview
This The Science of Movement course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder is intended for individuals seeking to understand how the nervous system controls muscle forces that drive movement.
Through three courses, you will learn how to distinguish the role of different parts of the nervous system in producing movement, which inform the development of interventions that can improve and restore movement capabilities.
The skills and understanding you have developed throughout "The Science of Movement" sequence will undoubtedly prove valuable as you navigate your chosen path. We hope that this course sequence has ignited a passion for understanding and studying the science of movement within you!
What you'll learn
- Be able to explain how the nervous system controls the muscle forces that drive movement
- Distinguish the role of different parts of the nervous system in producing movement.
- Develop interventions that can improve and restore movement capabilities
Skills you'll gain
- Spinal reflex pathways
- Strength training
- Neural pathways in the control of movement
- Control of muscle force
- Electrical activation signals
- Adaptations in neuromuscular properties
- Fatigue and fatigability
- Neural control of locomotion
- Recovery after nervous system injury
- Neuromuscular adaptations with aging
- Declines during healthy aging
- Sensorimotor control of movement
- Adaptations with speed training
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Movements Are Controlled By Muscle Forces
- Fundamental Neural Pathways For Movement
- Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Kinesiology View 3 other Short Courses in Kinesiology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Intermediate level
- Recommended experience: A basic understanding of introductory biology and human anatomy.
Tuition Fees
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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