Movement analysis and training
For professionals working in the fields of health promotion, prevention, and rehabilitation
In competitive sports as well as in prevention and rehabilitation, it is necessary to be able to analyse human movement and improve it through targeted training.
Specially trained experts are needed to design effective training measures and evaluate their effects.
Learning objectives and content
The “Neuromuscular Function – Movement Analysis and Training” CAS provides you with the necessary skills to analyse human movements in detail and to develop and implement targeted training measures based on sound scientific knowledge. This enables you to provide your patients and athletes with better care and promote their optimal recovery and performance development.
The Neuromuscular Function – Movement Analysis and Training CAS consists of the individual modules “Neuromechanics of Human Movement” and “Evidence-Based Training.”
Content of the Neuromechanics of Human Movement module
Sound biomechanical and neurophysiological knowledge is a prerequisite for analysing, evaluating and improving human movement in both competitive sports and therapy. In the “Neuromechanics of Human Movement,” module biomechanical and neurophysiological analysis methods are developed in theory and practice, and core competencies for the independent performance of holistic movement analyses are taught.
A sound knowledge of biomechanics and neurophysiology is essential for analysing, evaluating and improving human movement in both competitive sports and therapy. The “Neuromechanics of Human Movement” module covers biomechanical and neurophysiological analysis methods in theory and practice and teaches core competencies for independently performing holistic movement analyses.
In order to be able to interpret and influence changes in movement patterns, an understanding of motor control and learning processes is required. In the course of the module, the neural organisation of movement and the representation of various organisational instances in the central nervous system are examined in more detail. An understanding of the role of different types of feedback in motor learning offers the possibility of specifically influencing motor learning processes in sports and therapy.
Movement from a neuromuscular and biomechanical perspective
- Explanation of key biomechanical terms (e.g., kinematics, kinetics, translation, rotation, lever)
- Neuromechanics of standing: theoretical models, neuromotor and biomechanical aspects, problems & pathologies
- Neuromechanics of human locomotion: Theoretical models of walking and running, neuromotor and biomechanical aspects
- Neuromechanics of reactive and highly dynamic movements: Stretch-shortening cycle, neuromuscular joint control, forces and loads, behavior of the muscle-tendon unit
- Risk factors and mechanisms of sports injuries: Theoretical models, current evidence-based knowledge on selected sports injuries
- Motor control and learning of movement: Motor learning processes - forms of motor learning, neural organization, and motor centers
- Importance of feedback in motor learning: Forms of feedback (external, internal), benefits for movement learning
Integration of sensory information (e.g., proprioception or pain) into movement
- Analysis of human movement: Methods of biomechanical movement analysis - Analysis of human posture using posturography
- Analysis of movement using 2D and 3D movement analysis
- Determination of forces and stress
- Neurophysiological approaches to the analysis of human movement: Determination of muscle activation using electromyography
- Methods of peripheral and central nerve stimulation
- Analysis of sensory perception and proprioception
- Gait and running analysis: Use of integrated biomechanical methods (e.g., 3D motion analysis, inverse dynamics, electromyography)
- Application in the field and in practice (2D video analysis, quantitative and qualitative evaluation)
Content of evidence-based training
In order to design effective and targeted training programmes, it is necessary to have a sound knowledge of the anatomical and physiological structures and functions of the human body, as well as the adaptive responses triggered by training.
At the beginning of the module, fundamental aspects of training physiology are first developed or refreshed. On this basis, the adaptive responses of various systems (e.g., cardiopulmonary system, skeletal muscles) in response to athletic training are examined.
The module focuses on current forms of training, which are scientifically analysed and implemented in practice.
- Fundamentals of training physiology: Cardiovascular system
- Lungs and gas exchange
- Structure and function of skeletal muscles and the passive musculoskeletal system
- Adaptations to training: Training technology & training planning/training control - Training principles, stress norms, training planning and control, periodization & cycling of training phases
- Adaptive responses of the body's systems to training and inactivity
- Prevention and rehabilitation concepts
- Reading and interpreting scientific papers in the field of sports and health science
- Specific intervention measures: Strength training - Physiological basics, stress norms, adaptation processes of the central nervous system and the musculoskeletal system, applications for performance enhancement and in prevention and rehabilitation
- Endurance training: Physiological basics, cardiopulmonary and metabolic adaptation processes, methods of endurance training, applications for performance enhancement and in prevention and rehabilitation
- Stretching: Neural and structural fundamentals, adaptation mechanisms, current evidence-based findings on the effectiveness of stretching
- Sensory-motor training: Definition, central and peripheral adaptation processes, applications for performance enhancement, prevention, and rehabilitation
- Functional training: Definitions, characteristics, and concepts, significance and application in sports practice
Target group and prerequisites
Are you working in fields such as physiotherapy, sports medicine, orthopedics, or various healing and auxiliary professions, and would you like to further enhance the care of your patients or recreational and competitive athletes? Then you've come to the right place!
Prerequisites
Admission to a contact study programme generally requires a university degree or vocational training in a relevant profession as well as at least one year of professional experience.
Format
Qualification
Lecturer
Prof. Dr. Urs Granacher
Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg
urs.granacher(at)sport.uni-freiburg.de
Registration
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