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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Second cycle degree course in
Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

PHYSIOLOGY UNIT B
cod. 1002954

Academic year 2013/14
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Maurizio GENTILUCCI
Academic discipline
Fisiologia (BIO/09)
Field
Biomedico
Type of training activity
Characterising
7 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
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Integrated course unit module: PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY OF MOTOR CONTROL

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Learning objectives

The student should know the various theories concerning the planning and the control of movement execution. He should acquire the capacity of relate these theories to SNC circuits; He should acquire the capacity to update and to deepen these arguments.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Movement planning and the control of movement execution.
Triphasic pattern of EMG
The force-time function
Muscle mechanics and theory of the equilibrium point
The isochrony principle and space-time invariants
The principle of the maximal smoothness and of the rectilinear trajectories
The visuo-motor integration
The coding of space in the motor control
The role of the visual feedback in the movement control
The Fitts's law
The theory of the optic flow
The role of the somaesthetic information in the movement control

Full programme

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Bibliography

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Teaching methods

Oral lessons

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examen
The student should know the theories on the motor control. The vote will vary according to the capacity of discussion and criticism.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student Registry Office

N +39 0521 903700
Email segreteria.medicina@unipr.it

Quality assurance office

Education Manager:
Maria Lucrezia Giorgetta
N +39 0521 903745
Email service didattica.dimec@unipr.it 
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Course President

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Guidance delegate and tutoring

Prof.ssa Daniela Galli
Email daniela.galli@unipr.it 

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it 

Career guidance delegate

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it 

Prof.ssa Giuliana Gobbi
Email giuliana.gobbi@unipr.it 

Tutors

Prof.ssa Ileana Ramazzina
Email ileana.ramazzina@unipr.it

Prof.ssa Valeria Naponelli
Email valeria.naponelli@unipr.it

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Prof. Prisco Mirandola
Email prisco.mirandola@unipr.it

Erasmus

Prof. Roberto Sala
Email roberto.sala@unipr.it 

Quality Assurance Officer (RAQ)

Prof. Giancarlo Condello
Email giancarlo.condello@unipr.it

Internships

Prof.ssa Maria Luisa Arcari
Email marialuisa.arcari@unipr.it 

Tutor students

Dott.ssa Maria Cristina Barilla
Email mariacristina.barilla@unipr.it