Biomechanics and motor control
15 Credits.
Part-time 50%.
This course offers an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms that control and affect the body's movements, with a focus on both everyday activities as well as sports. The course combines theoretical sessions with practical laboratory work and is aimed at those who work or plan to work in sports, school, or health care.
Spring 2027
Open for application
Campus | Day | 50%
Education level
Master's level
Study pace
50%
Teaching hours
Day
Teaching form
Campus
Start
Spring 2027, week 3
Teaching language
English
Course syllabus
Biomechanics and motor controlCourse manager
Cecilia Severin
Course code
MBBINK
Application code
GIH-27F10
Entry requirements
The student should have 90 credits in sport science (or equivalent) including 20 credits in human biology or equivalent.
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About the course
During the course, you will learn about how forces affect the body and how muscles, tendons and ligaments work together to produce movement. You will also gain in-depth knowledge of the nervous system's control of movement.
Theoretical sessions are interspersed with practical teaching in the lab on measurement and analysis methods of force, movement, nerve and muscle function. You will also learn to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different methods in order to answer complex questions in biomechanics and motor control for sports and everyday movements.
After completing the course, the in-depth knowledge is applicable in areas such as sports medicine, physiotherapy, exercise theory and teaching to improve performance, prevent injuries or rehabilitate effectively. The course can also serve as a basis for further studies or research.
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