This is the second of two units of study which will examine of the application of foundation sciences underpinning physiotherapy research and practice. Building on student's pre-requisite and assumed knowledge, the main focus of this unit will be on movement science, with emphasis on understanding the biomechanical and anatomical characteristics of performance of everyday activities in healthy persons and those with musculo-skeletal, neurological and cardio-respiratory pathologies. Motor development, learning and performance will also be examined and students will acquire skills in clinical observation and measurement of human performance, and strategies to promote skill acquisition... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Catherine Dean
Prerequisites: Admission to DPhysio<br/>
