AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students should have acquired knowledge of:

• The history and fields of application of techniques for analyzing motor gestures;

• The difference between qualitative and quantitative approaches for a comprehensive understanding in studying, describing, and analyzing human movement;

• Methodologies for planning assessments: what to analyze and when to do it;

• The main technological solutions for human movement analysis;

• The main techniques for statistical data analysis and their graphical representation.

TEACHING METHODS

The course consists of lectures, totaling 16 hours. Attendance is mandatory, as stated in the Academic Regulations.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course aims to provide students with the knowledge necessary to select the most appropriate measurement tool based on the type of movement to be assessed or its associated neural correlates, with an understanding of each tool’s technical features, advantages, and limitations. In detail, the course will explain the operating principles of the following instruments:

• Optoelectronic systems for kinematic movement analysis

• Innovative tools for the quantitative assessment of movement kinematics

• Inertial systems

• Electromyography

• Tools for assessing strength and power

• Instruments for studying brain activity

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Slides provided by the lecturer

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Autumn semester

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam will cover the topics discussed during the lectures and is intended to assess not only the achievement of an adequate level of basic knowledge, but also the acquisition of the ability to critically analyze the questions presented.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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In case of certification of specific learning disorders (DSA), disabilities or other special educational needs, it is necessary to contact the Referring Lecturer of the DISABILITY and DSA Commission for DIMES, Prof. N. Girtler (nicolagirtler@unige.it) who, after assessing the individual case, will send the teachers the necessary indications both for the development of the lessons and for the way of conducting the examination.