AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

TEACHING METHODS

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.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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.

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

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 METHODS

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.

FURTHER INFORMATION

It is recommended, at the beginning of the course, to subscribe to Aulaweb so as to receive information and be kept up-to-date on teaching details.

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.