Example Course Module Outline and Learning Objectives
Human Physiology of Driving
- Reactions: stimulus, processing, response.
- Basic vs. complex reactions.
- Stimulus.
- Basic structure and function of neurons.
- Physiology of vision.
- Ocular function.
- Visual cortex.
- Basic mental processing of visual stimuli.
- Physiology of auditory system to include vestibular complex.
- Processing.
- Basic theory of human thought.
- Neurophysiology of habits.
- Balance and coordinated movements.
- Impact of global mental state (confidence, fear, happiness, uncertainty, etc.)
- Conscious vs. subconscious.
- Response.
- Basic neuromuscular physiology.
- Muscle contraction.
- Recruitment.
- Muscle energy consumption (aerobic vs. anaerobic).
- Fatigue.
- Impact of global mental state.
- Theories of muscular training and adaptation.
- Aerobic vs. anaerobic.
- Action specific training.
- Stimulus, adaptation, and recovery.
- Periodization.
- Application of physiology to driving.
- Stimulus.
- Visual vs. vestibular.
- Maximizing the input sensitivity.
- Application of visual geometry in real space.
- Processing.
- Directed practice.
- Conscious to subconscious.
- Effects of global mental state.
- Response.
- Application of training methodologies.
- Creating a personalized training plan.
- Techniques for successful implementation of a plan in the real world.