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Pioneers in Motor Learning
Whether you're interested in studying neurological diseases or rehabilitation projects, our program will offer you the research and experience you need to shape your education around your career goals.
Researchers of Motor Control
Our students investigate motor skill acquisition and performance from a movement based approach.
Julie Fineman '20, C3T study
Researchers of Motor Control
We study benefits of exercise and physical activity to increase performance.
Radhika Desai, PACE-HD study
Researchers of Motor Control
We use wearable technologies to evaluate movement and physical activity in adults and children.
Gregory Youdan Jr., Interlimb Coordination study
Ann Gentile Memorial Conference
The Ann Gentile Memorial Conference honors the late Antoinette Gentile, Professor Emerita of Movement Sciences at Teachers College. This conference gathers experts in movement science and rehabilitation to discuss research and clinical applications in these fields.
Biomechanics Research Lab
Students in the Motor Learning & Control program have access to our Biomechanics Research Lab. The BRL is fully equipped with motion analysis force plates as well as portable electromyography (EMG) and electroencephalogram (EEG) systems to assess gait.
Welcome to Motor Learning & Control
Motor Learning study focuses on the behavioral, biomechanical, and neural bases of development, acquisition, and performance of functional movement skills. Acquisition of skill is examined over the life span in typically developing children and adults and individuals with movement disorders. Movement analysis is used to elucidate the neuromotor control processes underlying skilled performance in everyday functional behaviors. The teacher or therapist’s role in facilitating skill learning and performance is emphasized.
The program provides content relevant to students from a range of applied areas, including dance, Pilates, yoga, movement practitioners (e.g. Feldenkrais Method, Alexander technique), physical and occupational therapists, coaches, and trainers. Students can use this degree as a stepping stone for subsequent application to medical, physical therapy or occupational therapy schools.
We have state-of-the-art labs and have opportunity to work directly with individuals with movement disorders.
Our Degrees
Master of Arts
Our M.A. degree program bridges both the movement sciences and clinical or education practice.
Master of Education
Our Ed.M. provides advanced study in the movement sciences. Each course of study is individually designed to meet our students' professional needs and interests.
Doctor of Education
Our Ed.D. focuses on behavioral, biomechanical, and neural bases of development, acquisition, and performance of movement skills.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a specialization in Motor Learning prepares students for research-intensive positions in the areas of movement and kinesiology.
Doctor of Education (Physical Therapy)
Through a unique collaboration between Teachers College and Columbia University Medical Center, our graduates will become leading scholars and innovators in the field of physical therapy with expertise in Movement Sciences.
Doctor of Education (Occupational Therapy)
Tied to Teachers College and connected to Columbia University Medical Center, our graduates will become leading scholars and innovators in the field of occupational therapy with expertise in Movement Sciences.
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Lori Quinn, Professor of Movement Science & Kinesiology
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Application Requirements
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Arts
- Master of Education
- Doctor of Education