The Neuroscience of Human Movement and Dysfunction (HCT240)
Validated through the School of Healthcare Studies
Aim
To explain the functioning of the neuromuscular system in health and disease through molecular, cell, network and system levels using a critical and analytical approach. To recognise the relevance of current concepts in neuroscience to neurological rehabilitation and the effect of nervous system disorders on other body systems.
Prior learning
Students must possess a first degree or UK diploma in a Healthcare subject and have at least 2 years post registration experience of continuing professional development in neurological rehabilitation.
Programme Pathway
Core module for MSc Neurorehabilitation, option module for MSc in Occupational Therapy, MSc in Physiotherapy and MSc in Healthcare Science. Stand alone module for Heathcare Professionals.
Module Leader -
Sue Richardson Senior Lecturer - Physiotherapy
Email: RichardsonS@cardiff.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)29 206 87688
Delivery/Term
Course Dates 1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012
Autumn - week commencing September 2011
Module code - HCT240
Credits - 30
Level 7
Notional learning time - 300 hours
Contact hours - 72