You will be presented with a series of biomechanical problem-based questions via the ESSC12004 Moodle site. The questions relate to biomechanical principles and concepts covered through Weeks 1 to 5, inclusive. The assessment questions are designed to evaluate your abilities to use various mathematical equations and logical methods to solve biomechanical problems; apply knowledge and interpret the findings; and synthesise and evaluate information.

The assessment questions will require written and math-based responses. For written responses, maximum word count and minimum required references will be specified in the question file. References must be peer-reviewed journal articles. For math-based responses, you are required to show full workings. Final answers are to be reported to two decimals with appropriate units and, if required, final answers must include directional information.

This assessment task is to be completed individually and submitted electronically (via Moodle) as a Word document (.doc or .docx). The Unit Coordinator must receive an acceptable file that is viewable/readable. If an unacceptable/corrupt file is submitted, your assessment will be considered late until an acceptable file is submitted and penalties will be incurred in line with CQUniversity's Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Please be advised the assessment submission will be checked for plagiarism (and other types of academic misconduct). You are advised to familiarise yourself with CQUniversity’s Academic Misconduct Procedures. Any assessments suspected of plagiarism (or other types of academic misconduct) will be dealt with in accordance to CQUniversity’s Academic Misconduct Procedures with subsequent penalties applied.

Further information will be available on Moodle.

Total marks for each question will be specified in the question file. Marks will be awarded based on correct selection and application of formulas and maths with appropriate units; correct and detailed mathematical workings; correct use of biomechanical terminology; clear presentation of graphical information; application of biomechanical principles and concepts to human movement; correct grammar and spelling; adherence to word count; correct citing of relevant references.

For this assessment, you will act as a biomechanist to complete a movement analysis of one (1) of the activities listed on the ESSC12004 Moodle site. Time will be provided during the laboratory sessions and residential school to record the videos required to complete the analysis. In addition, time will be provided to commence analysing the videos; however, you may need additional time outside of the scheduled laboratory times to complete your analysis.

Once you have completed your analysis, your findings are to be summarised in an audio-visual presentation which is 10-12 minutes in length. Presentations lengths outside of this time frame will be awarded marks as per the marking rubric. Any information presented beyond 14 minutes will not be marked.

Your audio-visual presentation should be prepared using PowerPoint (or similar software) and is to include:

1. A brief introduction of the activity.
2. The identification of at least six (6) observable critical features and a rationale for their selection (based on biomechanical principles).
3. A summary of your movement analysis, which evaluates the client’s performance in relation to the identified critical features and includes annotated images or video showing measurement of the critical features.
4. Details of an intervention to improve your client’s performance. Your intervention should include feedback for the client including method of delivering feedback; at least two (2) drills and/or exercises to improve performance; and a rationale for the suggested intervention.
5. A minimum of five (5) relevant references that are used throughout the presentation. References are to be peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, or coaching manuals.

Your presentation is to be video recorded and uploaded to Moodle as a video file (.mp4, .avi, .mov, or .wmv). The recommended software for recording your presentation video is Zoom; however, you can use other video recording software to record the presentation. Information on using Zoom to record a presentation will be provided on Moodle. The Unit Coordinator must receive acceptable files that are viewable/readable. If an unacceptable/corrupt file is submitted, your assessment will be considered late until an acceptable file is submitted and penalties will be incurred in line with CQUniversity's Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Please be advised the assessment submission will be checked for plagiarism (and other types of academic misconduct). You are advised to familiarise yourself with CQUniversity’s Academic Misconduct Procedures. Any assessments suspected of plagiarism (or other types of academic misconduct) will be dealt with in accordance to CQUniversity’s Academic Misconduct Procedures with subsequent penalties applied.

Presentations will be marked on the following criteria:

• Identification of the overall performance objective and description of the activity
• Identification of six (6) critical features and the biomechanical rationale for the selection of these features
• Appropriate use of video analysis software to identify and measure the six (6) critical features
• Summary of the client’s performance based on the six (6) critical features
• Summary of the intervention specific to type of feedback and method of delivery
• Summary of the intervention specific to the two (2) drills/exercises with justification for drill/exercise selection
• Appropriate use of referencing throughout the presentation
• Presentation skills (including quality of slide design; use of cues to initiate speech during the presentation; use of voice/eye contact/body language; adherence to the time limit; professionalism; presentation structure)

The marking rubric will be available on Moodle.

This assessment involves compulsory attendance and active participation in the on-campus laboratory activities of the unit. You are required to attend (and actively participate in) ONE of the timetabled on-campus laboratory sessions. Different sessions are available depending on your mode of enrolment (i.e. ROK, MKY, CNS, MIX). Further details regarding these sessions can be found in the Term Specific Information section of this Unit Profile, on the ESSC12004 Moodle site and via the CQUniversity Handbook. No additional sessions will be available beyond the due date, unless acceptable reasons (with supporting documentation) are provided to warrant an adjustment to the assessment. Please see the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedures (Higher Education Coursework) for further information.

A series of practical activities will be completed during the on-campus laboratory/residential school sessions and you are expected to attend and participate in all activities.

A Laboratory Workbook will be provided to students on the ESSC12004 Moodle site prior to the on-campus sessions. The Laboratory Workbook will contain questions and data tables pertaining to each practical activity and must be completed during the on-campus sessions.

To complete this assessment item you must:

1. Sign the attendance sheet. Please note there will be multiple attendance sheets to sign throughout the activity sessions.
2. Participate in the laboratory activities (assessed by the Laboratory Participation Checklist provided in the Laboratory Workbook).

NOTE: Please bring a printed copy pf the Laboratory Workbook to each laboratory session; you will need to complete the Laboratory Workbook during the on-campus sessions.

Attendance at the on-campus laboratory activity, with sufficient active participation, will result in a passing grade for this assessment. Failure to attend and adequately participate may result in a fail grade for this assessment item, and will be unable to pass this unit.

Attendance at the on-campus activities will be assessed through signed laboratory attendance sheets and facilitated by staff members managing the sessions, you will need to sign an attendance sheet for each session.

Active participation will be assessed via Laboratory Participation Checklist (and includes competition of the Laboratory Workbook). The Laboratory Workbook will be assessed at the conclusion of each practical task; therefore, it is necessary that you print off and bring the Laboratory Workbook with you to your on-campus laboratory activity.

If you miss a session without an approved reason, there will NOT be an opportunity to simply ‘catch up’ at any time. The CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) outlines acceptable reasons for adjusting assessment. If you do not attend one of the on-campus laboratory activities, and provide a valid reason with supporting documentation, then an attempt to make alternate arrangements will be made (for example a ‘catch up’ session at a suitable time or an alternative assessment/task) in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.