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Doctoral Dissertation Research: Examining the interaction between bipedal and cognitive pe — NSF Award to University of Southern C

This doctoral dissertation research project investigates how key evolutionary changes in locomotion influenced the relationship between cognition and movement performance in humans. Two significant shifts in locomotion occurred during the course of human evolution: (1) a transition to bipedal walking, and (2) the incor

Award titleDoctoral Dissertation Research: Examining the interaction between bipedal and cognitive pe
Award ID2419169
AwardeeUniversity of Southern California
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Amount obligated$28,042
Principal investigatorDavid Raichlen
ProgramBio Anthro DDRI
Start date08/15/2024
AbstractThis doctoral dissertation research project investigates how key evolutionary changes in locomotion influenced the relationship between cognition and movement performance in humans. Two significant shifts in locomotion occurred during the course of human evolution: (1) a transition to bipedal walking, and (2) the incorporation of long-distance aerobic activity associated with a hunting and gathering lifestyle. Each of these shifts altered movement and influenced how the brain and the rest of the
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