92521 Functional Anatomy
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level: Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 92511 Structural Anatomy AND (((24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): STM91460 96cp Public Health Core OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM91974 90cp Public Health core)) OR 24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): STM91103 Core subjects (Health Science) )
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Description
In this subject, students extend their foundational knowledge of structural anatomy and apply neuromechanical concepts to the analysis of human motion. These concepts are also used to improve understanding of muscle coordination and function, postural control and stability and factors that contribute to musculoskeletal injury. Practical components involve developing foundational skills that are further developed in a range of biomechanics, motor control and exercise prescription subjects.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Apply foundation kinesiological principles necessary to explain individual joint complexes and their independent and composite functions in posture and movement |
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| B. | Conduct a movement analysis of a sporting skill or exercise, identifying which muscles are active in producing and controlling a movement at a particular joint |
| C. | Describe the relationship of sensory information to movement and its effect on the neuromusculoskeletal system |
| D. | Integrate functional anatomy knowledge with other exercise science subdisciplines, and apply to fitness, sport and workplace contexts |
| E. | Explain and classify results from anthropometric, flexibility and posture testing, and present a summary of actions required |
Teaching and learning strategies
The following teaching and learning strategies will be utilised to achieve student learning outcomes:
- Lecture content (online)
- Tutorial/Laboratory sessions (face to face with online support)
- Examination preparation/revision (face to face and online)
Lecture content will be delivered each week in an online delivery format using screen capture software and uploaded to Canvas. Students may access these lecture recordings from the time of posting to the completion of the subject. Each week students will also be provided with formative online quiz questions and problem solving tasks to assess content knowledge. Students will receive immediate feedback indicating areas that need to be revised prior to upcoming assessments.
During laboratory sessions, students will engage with instructors and peers to undertake practical learning activities and solve workbook questions. Online lessons for each practical component within these sessions will be pre recorded and uploaded to Canvas. Students are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the key learning outcomes that are listed in the laboratory handbook for each practical session and complete the pre-class activities prior to attending each session. These pre-class activities will introduce students to key concepts and review material from previous sessions.
During each laboratory session students will undertake formative assessment tasks and problems solving activities that facilitate learning. Tutors will provide verbal feedback on each task. This feedback will enable students to identify gaps in knowledge and skills that can be revised prior to summative assessment.
Students are also provided with optional readings each week. These readings are not essential to complete in this unit but may provide students with an alternate more in depth explanation of the subject content. Students are encouraged to use this resource if an alternate explanation is required from the one presented in class.
Content (topics)
- Kinesiological principles relating to joint complexes, posture and movement analysis in exercise
- Components and adaptations of the neuromusculoskeletal system relating to:
- Role of the body segments
- Joint related connective tissue structures and muscles
- External forces applied to those structures
- Relationship of sensory information to movement and its effect on the neuromusculoskeletal systems
- Effects of exercise, immobilisation and injury on the musculoskeletal system of the human body
- Anthropometric, flexibility and posture testing
- Movement during prescribed exercises, identifying which muscles are active in producing and controlling a movement at a particular joint
- Role of body proportions on sport performance and talent identification
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Stage 1 Quiz + Basic Movement Analysis
| Intent: | The purpose of this assessment is to examine the student’s ability to interpret foundational concepts of the function of the musculoskeletal system. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, C, D and E This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): .0 and .0 |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 2: Stage 2 Quiz + Complex Movement Analysis
| Intent: | The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate an understanding of functions of the neuromuscular system and evaluate the influences of these structures within the human body. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, D and E This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): .0 and .0 |
| Weight: | 30% |
Assessment task 3: Anatomical Model Practical Assessment
| Intent: | The purpose of this assessment is to examine the student’s ability to locate and differentiate between anatomical structures on real life anatomy models and explain how these structures relate to other components within the musculoskeletal system. This assessment will also require students to explain and classify results from anthropometric, flexibility and posture testing. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, C, D and E This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): .0 and .0 |
| Weight: | 50% |
Required texts
Nordin, M. & Frankel, V. H. 2021, Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, 5th edn, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore.
Students are advised to acquire their own copy of this text.
Copies of this text are available at the UTS library on closed reserve.
All additional readings, other than text books, will be available via links from within Canvas. The required preparatory activities for this subject will be advised on Canvas prior to any on campus tutorial or laboratory. Please complete the set preparatory activities prior to the class in the week required.
NB: It is essential that students complete all required preparatory activities. The required preparatory activities will be considered assumed knowledge for tutorial or laboratory classes and the examination.
Recommended texts
Marieb, E. 2019, Human anatomy and physiology, 11th edn, Benjamin/Cummings, Menlo Park, USA.
Grimshaw, P., Lees, A., Fowler, N. & Burden, A. 2007, Sports and exercise biomechanics, Taylor & Francis, New York.
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