The planning, initiation and execution of movement involves intricate communication within the brain and spinal cord. This course explores the motor systems in the brain responsible for our everyday movement and functioning. We examine the anatomy and organization of these pathways, investigate how they function, and the role they play in motor control.
You will gain a broader knowledge of how the nervous system communicates and executes motor commands, so that you can build targeted programs for clients, adjust cueing, and refine exercises based on their response to movement.
Learning objectives
- Gain a basic understanding of the neuroanatomy and physiology of the motor systems, including brain regions such as the basal ganglia, cerebellum, brainstem, and cerebral cortex
- Learn how the brain plans, initiates, and executes voluntary movements, as well as the factors influencing movement precision and motor learning
- Learn practical strategies and exercises that target specific regions of the brain involved in motor control
Note: The Somatic Nervous System and the Sensory Receptors is a prerequisite for this course.