Overview
This unit will provide you with a comprehensive overview of functional anatomy and applied biomechanics, with a focus on understanding the determinants of human movement and locomotion. The unit will build upon your existing knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, and develop your skills in qualitative and quantitative assessment of human movement, to better understand musculoskeletal injury mechanisms and rehabilitation strategies.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
To enrol in this unit you must be enrolled in the CB85 Course and meet the following pre-requisites and co-requisites: Prerequisites: BMSC11007 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 BMSC11008 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2 PSIO11003 Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 2 Co-requisite: PSIO12001 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2021
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Evaluations (Have Your Say)
Students strongly valued the clear linkages between content and concepts covered in this unit and the co-requisite unit - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1.
It is recommended that ongoing unit reviews are needed to further improve the alignment of material and resources between pre-requisite, co-requisite and future units.
Feedback from Student Evaluations (Have Your Say)
Despite the impact of Covid-19, students were satisfied with the transition from face-face to online teaching - even though they recognised the value in teaching this unit face-face.
It is recommended that, subject to restrictions, all classes return to face-face teaching. However, the resources developed in the response to Covid-19 (e.g. demonstration videos) will continue to be made available.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of structural and functional anatomy in the context of human movement, injury and rehabilitation
- Explain and interpret key biomechanical principles and measurement techniques in the context of human movement, injury and rehabilitation
- Select, perform and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative assessments of functional anatomy and applied biomechanics relevant to physiotherapy practice
- Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner and community leader.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - In-class Test(s) - 20% | ||||
2 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||
3 - In-class Test(s) - 50% | ||||
4 - On-campus Activity - 0% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Communication | ||||
2 - Problem Solving | ||||
3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
4 - Information Literacy | ||||
5 - Team Work | ||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
8 - Ethical practice | ||||
9 - Social Innovation | ||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - In-class Test(s) - 20% | ||||||||||
2 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
3 - In-class Test(s) - 50% | ||||||||||
4 - On-campus Activity - 0% |
Textbooks
Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system: Foundations for rehabilitation
Edition: 3rd (2016)
Authors: Donald A. Neumann
Mosby Elsevier
St. Louis St. Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 978-0-3232-8753-1
Binding: Hardcover
Neuromechanics of Human Movement
Edition: 5th (2015)
Authors: Roger Enoka
Human Kinetics
Champaign Champaign , Illinois , USA
ISBN: 9781450458801
Binding: Paperback
Orthopedic Physical Assessment
Edition: 6th (2014)
Authors: David J Magee
Elsevier
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 978-1-4557-0977-9
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
s.obst@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to course, overview of assessment tasks
Introduction to biomechanical analysis
Chapter
Chapters 1 and 4 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomechanics of bone and cartilage
Biomechanics of skeletal muscle and tendon
Chapter
Chapters 2 and 3 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomechanics of joints
Biomechanics of the hip
Chapter
Chapters 2 and 12 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomechanics of the knee
Chapter
Chapters 13 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomechanics of the foot and ankle
Chapter
Chapter 14 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomechanics of walking (Part 1): Gait cycle, joint kinematics
Biomechanics of walking (Part 2): Joint kinetics, muscle activation
Chapter
Chapters 15 and 16 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomechanics of the spine (Part 1): Joints
Biomechanics of the spine (Part 2): Musculature
Chapter
Chapters 9 and 10 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomechanics of the spine (Part 3): Injury mechanisms and lifting techniques
Chapter
Chapters 9 and 10 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Biomechanics of the shoulder (Part 1): Joints
Biomechanics of the shoulder (Part 2): Musculature
Chapter
Chapter 5 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Reminder to complete the 'Have your say' Unit evaluations.
Module/Topic
Biomechanics of the elbow and forearm
Biomechanics of the wrist and hand
Chapter
Chapters 6, 7 and 8 (Neumann, 2017)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Reminder to complete the 'Have your say' Unit evaluations.
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
N/A
Events and Submissions/Topic
Reminder to complete the 'Have your say' Unit evaluations.
Module/Topic
Assessment and Revision
Chapter
N/A
Events and Submissions/Topic
END-TERM TEST (On Campus) (50%) - held on campus in Week 12. The date, time and room for this assessment will be confirmed during term.
Reminder to complete the 'Have your say' Unit evaluations.
End-Term Test (On Campus) Due: Week 12 Wednesday (2 June 2021) 12:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Revision and assessment preparation.
Chapter
N/A
Events and Submissions/Topic
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT (On Campus) (30%) - held in either Exam Week 1 or Exam Week 2. The date, time and room for this assessment will be confirmed during term.
Reminder to complete the 'Have your say' Unit evaluations.
Module/Topic
Revision and assessment preparation.
Chapter
N/A
Events and Submissions/Topic
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT (On Campus) (30%) - held in either Exam Week 1 or Exam Week 2. The date, time and room for this assessment will be confirmed during term.
Reminder to complete the 'Have your say' Unit evaluations.
Due to COVID-19 impact at the time of preparing this unit profile, modifications to this units assessments for Term 1 2021 may need to be updated at a later date. Further details will be made available on the Unit Moodle site, if and when, modifications are required.
1 In-class Test(s)
The Mid-Term Test is a 1.5 hour (90 minutes) open book online test delivered via Moodle. The Mid-Term Test will examine all content covered from weeks 1 to 5, inclusive, including all lectures, practicals and required readings.
The test will include some, or all, of the following question types:
- Multiple choice
- True/False
- Short answer
Week 6 Friday (23 Apr 2021) 8:00 am AEST
Online test via Moodle
Week 8 Friday (7 May 2021)
Results will be accessible on Moodle within two weeks of the submission date.
All questions will be marked numerically and an overall percentage mark will be awarded.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of structural and functional anatomy in the context of human movement, injury and rehabilitation
- Explain and interpret key biomechanical principles and measurement techniques in the context of human movement, injury and rehabilitation
2 Practical Assessment
The Practical Assessment will evaluate your theoretical knowledge and practical application of structural and functional anatomy. The Practical Assessment will be 30 minutes in duration (i.e. 10 min preparation time and 10 min per clinical station). Clinical station 1 will assess your ability to perform a safe and accurate surface anatomy palpation assessment of ten (10) anatomical structures. Clinical station 2 will assess your ability to conduct a safe and accurate clinical assessment of muscle function (e.g. activation, strength, endurance etc.) of up to two (2) selected muscle groups using standardised procedures and equipment. During the preparation time you will be required to answer a series of questions that relate to each clinical station. You are required to submit your responses to these questions at the completion of your assessment time. These questions will be marked at the end of assessment and will contribute to your rubric mark for Anatomical and Biomechanical Knowledge.
During each clinical station you may also have to:
- Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of structural and functional anatomy, including, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Skeletal muscle names, origins, insertions, actions and innervations.
- Ligament names, origins, insertions, functions and mechanisms of injury.
- Peripheral nervous system anatomy, including peripheral nerve paths, spinal root contributions, and motor and sensory innervation zones/patterns.
- Bone and joint structure and function, including knowledge of joint classification systems, normal and abnormal kinematics, and mechanisms of injury.
- Identify and act upon any precautions and/or contraindications to a clinical assessment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and clinical reasoning in the selection of a clinical assessment.
- Demonstrate clear, effective and thorough communication.
- Demonstrate safe and effective application of a clinical assessment.
- Explain and interpret the findings of a clinical assessment.
All material relevant to musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics from any pre-requisite and/or co-requisite unit is also examinable in the Practical Assessment. You need to be appropriately attired in your full clinical uniform for the assessment. If you are required to be a 'simulated patient' for another student's assessment, please bring additional clothes suitable for a clinical assessment.
The Practical Assessment will be scheduled during either Exam Week 1 or Exam Week 2
Final marks will be made available on Moodle within two weeks of completion of the assessment.
The assessment rubric for this assessment task is based on the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy, the Accreditation Standard set by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Instrument. These quality frameworks are mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes, and are intended to give a holistic understanding of standards expected for the assessment task.
Detailed marking criteria will be available on the unit Moodle site, and will include the following rubric categories and weightings:
- Professional Behaviour and Safety (5%)
- Communication (20%)
- Selection, application and interpretation of assessment (45%)
- Anatomical and biomechanical knowledge (30%)
Late Arrivals: You should aim to arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item.
No submission method provided.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Select, perform and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative assessments of functional anatomy and applied biomechanics relevant to physiotherapy practice
- Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner and community leader.
3 In-class Test(s)
The End-Term Test is a 2.5 hour (150 minutes), closed book, paper-based, written assessment that will be held on-campus (Bundaberg and Rockhampton only). The test will examine all content covered during the term, including lectures, practicals and required readings. Access to books, notes, websites, and the use of other electronic devices, are prohibited during the test. The assessment will include a combination of true/false, multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions. These questions may require you to interpret images (e.g. figures, photos, diagrams etc.), clinical scenarios and/or other problems to answer questions that assess your theoretical knowledge of functional anatomy and biomechanics, as well as your observational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Week 12 Wednesday (2 June 2021) 12:00 pm AEST
The End-Term Test will be held on campus
Final marks will be published on Moodle within two weeks of completion of the assessment.
The End-Term Test will be marked manually to provide a numerical score and an overall percentage mark for the assessment item.
Late Arrivals: You should aim to arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item, but may be eligible for a supplementary assessment in line with CQU policy.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of structural and functional anatomy in the context of human movement, injury and rehabilitation
- Explain and interpret key biomechanical principles and measurement techniques in the context of human movement, injury and rehabilitation
4 On-campus Activity
A minimum attendance rate of 85% for all scheduled tutorial and practical sessions is required to PASS this unit. This minimum attendance requirement is recommended by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate requests for absence, such as those outlined in the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) document, and these will not be counted as absence for the purpose of this attendance requirement.
Attendance rate will be determined at the end of term (i.e. Week 12)
Attendance rate will be determined at the end of term (i.e. Week 12)
Your attendance at each scheduled practical session will be recorded by the tutor using an attendance spreadsheet. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate requests for absence, such as those outlined in the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) document, and these will not be counted as absence for the purpose of this attendance requirement.
No submission method provided.
- Ethical practice
- Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner and community leader.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.