Course title
身体運動科学特論   [Advanced human movement science]
Course category courses for master's programs  Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year   Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 1060189
Instructor(s)
田中 幸夫, 田中 秀幸   [TANAKA Yukio, TANAKA Hideyuki]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Engineering Office afjgxte/L1151  Email address

Course description
This course will discuss research methods and findings in human movement science. It is intended to enable students to learn fundamental principles of physical movements and activities in everyday life from the viewpoint of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, experimental psychology, and motor control theory.
Expected Learning
The learning experiences and activities in the course are designed to enable students to: 1) understand physiological basis of circulation and respiration, 2) understand basic mechanisms of sensorimotor systems controlling motor action in daily life.
Course schedule
1st: Introduction: scientific connections between human movement science and engineering.
2nd:Contemporary life and health
3rd: Stress theory
4th: Neural control of circulation and respiration 1 (Heart &vessels)
5th: Neural control of circulation and respiration 2 (Respiration)
6th: Central nervous system
7th: Exercise and human body
8th: Review and mid-term examination.
9th: Anatomical and physiological basis of motor systems and sensory systems.
10th: Information theory in perceptual and motor control.
11th: Sensory information processing in human brain: reaction time paradigm.
12th: Perception in environment and motor behaviors: visual perception.
13th: Human error.
14th: Science and technology innovation targeting to the prevention of accident and injuries.
15th: Review and final examination.
Prerequisites
Required Text(s) and Materials
Materials prepared by instructors themselves will be distributed.
References
Mind Hacks- Tips & tools for using your brain, Tom Stafford & Matt Webb, O’Reilly Japan. (Translated to Japanese by Dai Natsume).
Assessment/Grading
Evaluate in reports (100%) of small tasks, intermediate tasks, and term-end tasks.
The prerequisite for the grade evaluation is that you submit the report assignments (for two teachers) given by the two teachers in charge of the class.
Message from instructor(s)
Students interested in human movements such as sports and any other physical activities will be welcome.
Course keywords
perception-action coupling, higher brain function, vision, ECG, central nervous system, autonomic nerve
Office hours
From 10 a.m. to noon, every Thursday
Remarks 1
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
Japanese
Language Subject
Last update
1/23/2020 11:02:45 AM