The Motor Learning/Control Laboratory provides excellent teaching and learning opportunities for our students.  This state-of-the-art teaching/research laboratory provides our students with hands on educational experiences related to the fields of physical and occupational therapy, athletic training, sport performance and physical education.  The laboratory also provides an excellent environment to foster our Faculty and student research interests.
  

• State-of-the-art Computer Systems
• E-Prime Programming Software
• Custom Response Boxes
• Auto Scoring Mirror Tracer
• Grooved Pegboard Test
• Wii Gaming System/Wii Fit Board
• Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test
• Roeder Manipulative Aptitude Test
• Two Arm Coordination Test
• Photoelectric Rotary Pursuit

Analyses:

• Balance Testing
• Dual Task Motor Performance
• Dexterity Testing
• Reaction Time
• Practice Schedules and Skill Acquisition
• Transfer of Skill using the Wii

• The effects of exercise and age on balance
• Using the Wii Fit to investigate balance training and rehabilitation
• Investigating the effects of nicotine on the information processing system
• The effects of cell phone use and text messaging on motor performance
• The role of the Wii on transfer of skill in physical education