Exercise and Sport Studies 300sn - Seminar: Topics in Exercise Sport Studies-Sport Neuroscience

This course focuses on neuroscientific aspects of sport and exercise in healthy individuals, athletes, and also patient groups. Discussions include motor cognitive strategies to control actions and enhance motor performance; the neural pathways of sport and motor actions (from seeing and hearing to doing: perception-action relationships); suitable research methods in Sport Neuroscience (e.g., brain imaging methods such as functional Near InfraRed Spectroscopy (fNIRS)); neurological and neurodegenerative diseases and injuries in sports (e.g., sport related concussion); and also special athletic groups such as Para athletes. The class blends theoretical understanding with practical applications and research. This course advances the scientific understanding of the psychological, motoric, and neural mechanisms underlying sports and performance. Prerequisite: ESS 260 or NSC 210. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only