Human Movement Science

HMSC 379	Research Related to Human Movement and Analysis
Faculty:	Drs. Carol Giuliani, Bing Yu, and Vicki Mercer
Prerequisites:	Completion of second year
Offered:	All elective periods (Arrange in advance)
Max. Enrollment:	2
Duration:	One elective period
Meeting Place:	To be arranged
Meeting Times:	To be arranged
Credit Hours:	6
Learning Objectives:	This course provides an opportunity for the medical student to learn of current clinical research related to the movement of non-disabled persons and those with movement disability. The course emphasizes learning, research methods of movement analysis, and reviewing current research in human movement dysfunction. Areas for research methods include 2 and 3D movement analyses, force plate measurements and muscle EMG. Students will have ample opportunity to participate in data collections and analysis in a state of art motion laboratory in the CHMS. Current projects include topics related to sport performance, stair climbing and gait in patients with arthritis, movement control following stroke, postural control in the elderly and adults with cerebral palsy. Student may develop their own project or work with faculty on ongoing research projects. Student should contact faculty in Human Movement Science to arrange this research opportunity four weeks prior to the proposed dates of the elective. We will try to match student interests with on-going projects. To provide the best possible experience contact the Human Movement Science Program to develop a specific project and determine the period of study.
Learning Activities:	Per week: Conference: 2 hours, Read: 5 hours, Lab: 28 hours, and Lecture: 5 hours.
Special Notes:	Any questions, contact Joyce Lyons at 966-4708.
Date Updated:	2/6/2006