This course provides an overview of topics relevant to the field of neurorehabilitation. Students will develop knowledge about how injury to the nervous system affects the control of movements, and approaches that rehabilitate motor dysfunction. Students will understand how different clinical conditions (such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson's disease) affect the neuromuscular system. This knowledge will help students determine what assessments to apply to quantify the impairments and how to implement exercise science principles in designing and implementing safe, effective, and evidence-based interventions. The unique needs of clinical populations, and the role of exercise in rehabilitation and health-care settings will also be discussed.

Through case-based learning sessions, small and large group discussions, presentations, and written assignments, students will gain theoretical knowledge to develop and apply evidence-based exercise prescriptions in clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of critical thinking, peer feedback, and evidence-based decision-making in clinical settings.

Additionally, students will develop and apply skills relevant to exercise programming, ensuring they are prepared to assess, prescribe, and adapt exercise interventions to meet the diverse needs of individuals in health care and rehabilitation environments.