An introduction to the neural substrates which underlie postural and volitional movement. Neuroanatomical and neurophysiological basis of motor functioning; past and present conceptualizations of motor control and coordination; movement disorders; and maturation of the neuromuscular system. Students with career goals in allied health or medical fields will benefit from this overview of both the peripheral and the central nervous system, with a special focus on the control of motor behavior. Topics covered will range from neural signaling to sensory processing, to central control of movement, and to relevant 'higher' cognitive processes pertaining to movement execution and recovery.