By the end of the teaching module, students should have acquired knowledge of:
The methodologies for using different instruments to analyze movement, its associated neural correlates, and the parameters measured;
How to set up data acquisition related to human movement and its neural correlates using the equipment employed during the technical-practical activities;
How to perform statistical analyses on collected data, interpret the results—including through appropriate graphical representations—and draw conclusions based on the acquired data.
The course consists of technical-practical lessons, totaling 20 hours, during which various instruments for the analysis of movement and its neural correlates will be used. Attendance is mandatory, as stated in the Academic Regulations.
The course aims to provide basic skills for using tools to evaluate motor gestures and their associated neural correlates, exploring their technical characteristics, advantages, and limitations. Specifically, technical-practical activities will be offered involving the use of the following equipment:
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
Additionally, software for statistical analysis and data visualization will be used during practical exercises.
Slides provided by the lecturer.
Ricevimento: By appointment e-mail: ambra.bisio@unige.it
ANNA FASSIO (President)
PIERO RUGGERI (President)
AMBRA BISIO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)
Autumn semester
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
Data collection using instruments for movement analysis and investigation of its neural correlates; statistical analysis and graphical representation of the data acquired during the technical-practical activities. The exam will conclude with the presentation of a research project in the form of a scientific article (written document), in which the obtained results are reported and discussed. The project will be discussed during an oral examination.
Assessment of the ability to select the most appropriate instrument for the measurement to be performed. Assessment of the ability to structure a project in the format of a scientific article. Evaluation of the skills in applying statistical data analysis techniques. Evaluation of the skills in graphical data representation.
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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.
