This module is designed to enhance clinicians’ knowledge and skill base in meeting the needs of well elderly and those with chronic conditions affecting their motor performance. Topics include theories of motor control, understanding disability and movement disorders from the perspectives of motor control theories, and motor learning and relearning strategies for a variety of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions, particularly developing balance retraining strategies and control. The impact of declining motor skill on cognitive function and independence will be addressed.
The module will be delivered using blended learning pedagogy and flexible scheduling for adult learners. The learning activities and assessment strategies will reflect workplace demands, upskill module participants and enhance service delivery. Keynote lectures, a symposium, community engagement and tutorials will support students’ on-line learning and personal study.
| Week | Dates | Topics |
| 1 | Self-directed Learning | E-Lecture: Module Introduction Theme 1: Theories of Motor Control • Basics of motor control theory |
| 2 | Self-directed Learning | Theme 1: Theories of Motor Control • Dynamical system theory and current evidence |
| 3 | 21 May 2020 | Tutorial Theme 1: Theories of Motor Control • Equilibrium point theory, CPG and current evidence |
| 4 | Self-directed Learning | Theme 2: Theories of Motor Learning • Feedback scheduling, practice regimen and current evidence |
| 5 | Self-directed Learning | Theme 2: Theories of Motor Learning • Feedback scheduling, practice regimen and current evidence |
| 6 | 11 Jun 2020 | Tutorial Theme 2: Theories of Motor Learning • Ageing on Motor Control and Learning |
| 7 | Self-directed Learning | Theme 3: Application of Principles of Motor Learning to Clinical Practice • Task-oriented approach |
| 8 | Self-directed Learning | Theme 3: Application of Principles of Motor Learning to Clinical Practice • Comparisons of Traditional Approaches and Contemporary Approaches |
| 9 | 2 Jul 2020 | Tutorial Theme 3: Application of Principles of Motor Learning to Clinical Practice • Comparisons of Traditional Approaches and Contemporary Approaches |
| 10 | Self-directed Learning | Theme 4: Interaction of Motor Skills and Cognitive Function and Independence • Attention, executive function, memory |
| 11 | 16 Jul 2020 | Tutorial Theme 4: Interaction of Motor Skills and Cognitive Function and Independence • Arousal and emotions, social function |
| 12 | 25 - 26 Jul 2020 | Workshop: Kinematic analysis, kinetic analysis, EMG analysis |
| Category | Full Fee | After SF Funding | After SF Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy |
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) / Singapore PR |
$1,251.90 | Not Eligible | |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & above) | $471.90 | ||
| Non-Singaporeans | $4,173.00 | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Find out more about the Modular Certification Courses - Elder Health and Rehabilitation
Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation
These modules are stackable towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation or can be taken individually as a single module as follows:
Each module carries 6 credits which are stackable for Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation. Candidates who pass any of the 4 modules (inclusive of 3 compulsory modules in bold), totalling 24 credits, with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5 to be completed within a 3 year period will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by SIT.
Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation
These modules are stackable towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation or can be taken individually as a single module as follows:
Each module carries 6 credits which are stackable for Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation. Candidates who pass any of the 8 modules (inclusive of 3 compulsory modules in bold), totalling 48 credits, with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5 to be completed within a 5 year period will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by SIT.
| Venue | TBC |
| Time | 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| Date |
04 May 2020 (Mon) to 06 Sep 2020 (Sun) |
