Exercise and Sport Studies 300mb - Seminar: Topics in Exercise Sport Studies-Movement, Brain and Health

Sem: T-Movement, Brain & Health

Spring
2025
01
4.00
Stephanie Jones,Ingo Helmich

M 1:40 PM - 4:20 PM

Smith College
ESS-300mb-01-202503
Ford 015
sjones00@smith.edu,ihelmich@smith.edu
This course focuses on the understanding of the relationship of movement, brain functions, and health. The class discusses not only basic human motor functions (e.g., postural control) but also neuronal parameters of motor control and its relation to health and disordered states. This course examines foundational and current research exploring neuronal control of human movement and its relation to disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, cerebellar and somatosensory dysfunction. The course focuses on different methods of research in this field with a particular focus on neuroimaging and movement analysis. Prerequisite: BIO 200, NSC 210, NSC 230, ESS 210, ESS 260, or ESS 310. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only; Prereq: BIO 200, NSC 210, NSC 230, ESS 210, ESS 260 or ESS 310

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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