PEP 7340 - Motor Control

Instructor: Dr. Layne

Office: 104 Garrison 743-9868 Office hours: MW10:30-11:30, or by appointment

E-mail: clayne2@uh.edu

Web page URL: http://hhp.uh.edu/~clayne/

Class web page:  http://hhp.uh.edu/clayne/7340 Motor Control/7340index.html

OBJECTIVES:

1.  The student will learn about the information processing model and its relationship to movement control

2.  The student will learn about varying theories of perception.

3.  The student will learn about Bernstein's historical and current role in motor behavior theorizing.

4.  The student will learn about "action systems" theory.

5.  The student will learn the role of "constraints" in movement control.

6.  The student will learn about the "dynamic pattern" theory of movement control and associated research "tools".

7.  The student will learn about the fear of flying.

TOPICS:

A bunch! (or See above)

READINGS:

Selected scientific articles

EVALUATION Weekly assignments
                              Mid-term examination

                             Final examination

                            Class participation