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EXSCI 440 Neuroscience in Human Movement (.5)

This course explores the intrarelationship of structure and function of the human nervous system. It provides detailed anatomical and physiological characteristics of the nervous system before discussing the effects of training and injury of neural pathways and motor patterns. The effects of therapeutic modalities and drugs, and their mechanism of action, will also be presented from a clinical perspective.

Prerequisite: BIOL 246 and BIOL 260

  • Offering: Alternate Falls
  • Instructor: Abendroth-Smith, Cagle, Stavrianeas