Overview
The development of foundation knowledge and competencies in functional anatomy complements anatomy and physiology units and provides the cornerstone to manual assessment of musculoskeletal conditions. This unit will provide you with the knowledge necessary to identify and describe the structural and functional requirements of the musculoskeletal system in relation to human motion for a variety of activities. The unit will develop your understanding of the anatomy of the limbs and the functional principles underpinning movement and posture, including an understanding of the performance aspects of muscle, joints, and the mechanics of movement. You will develop skills in manual location and assessment of musculoskeletal structures as they apply to rehabilitation, exercise conditioning, and general movement.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Co-requisite: BMSC11001 Human Body Systems 1 ORCo-requisite: BMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology
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 2 - 2023
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).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.
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 SUTE Student Evaluation
Students were keen for more real life content and short videos to complement the weekly lecture content, so building on content each week in preparation for residential schools and assessments
It is recommended that weekly material includes more short videos, instructional resources, and real life interactive content.
Feedback from SUTE Student evaluation, self-reflection and in class-discussion
First time running the case study format of the residential school labs, which were recieved well by student cohort.
It is recommended to continue the case study approach of residential school delivery
Feedback from SUTE Student Evaluation
Studentswere keen for weekly case studies or worksheets related to content being delivered
It is recommended to include weekly case studies/worksheets to enhance the student learning experience
Feedback from self-reflection
in 2021 a recommendation was put forward regarding having adequate plinths and massage tables for students to perform assessments. This was achieved at Rockhampton through use of physiotherapy labs and plinths during the residential school. At Mackay and Cairns, there were inadequate numbers of plinths/massage tables to run the labs. This also has implications for other units which need these resources
It is recommended that there are a minimum of 5 massage tables at Mackay and Cairns to ensure all students are able to practice and demonstrate their practical skills and that in Rockhampton the physiotherapy labs are used for delivery of this unit.
- Define anatomical terms and identify structures using anatomical models, images, and surface anatomy.
- Using principles of kinesiology, identify and explain the relationships between anatomical structures, movement, and function.
- Analyse exercises to identify muscles that are involved in producing and controlling movement.
- Perform movement and postural assessments, and prescribe corrective exercises to address asymmetries or improve exercise performance.
The Learning Outcomes and Assessment tasks are aligned with Graduate Outcomes as outlined by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
This course is designed to encompass both theoretical and practical aspects of functional anatomy. The course lectures will cover the theoretical knowledge related to the subject matter. The practical laboratory/workshop sessions will then build on the theoretical knowledge gained during the lectures and allow students to gain experience in identifying, locating and assessing muscular actions across a range of movement activities. Assessments for this course will be based on the development of a muscle portfolio and a practical video demonstration of a muscular assessment of movement. Students will also sit an examination of the theoretical knowledge gained about the musculo-skeletal system. The assessment pieces will allow students to gain a comprehensive knowledge necessary to identify the structural and functional requirements of the musculo-skeletal system
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||
2 - Presentation - 30% | ||||
3 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||
4 - Written Assessment - 30% |
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 |
Textbooks
Manual of Structural Kinesiology
Edition: 21st (2021)
Authors: Floyd
McGraw Hill
New York New York , NY , USA
ISBN: 9781260237757
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Microphone and camera for use with Zoom
- Video Recording Device (Camcorder, Digital Camera, Smartphone, etc.)
- Microsoft Office 2010 (including Word and Excel)
- ZOOM Videoconferencing software. A ZOOM account is available with your student credentials.
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.
a.plumb@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Functional Anatomy
Chapter
Chapter 1 - Foundations of Structural Kinesiology
Chapter 2 - Neuromuscular Fundamentals
Chapter 3 - Basic Biomechanical Factors and Concepts
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Upper Extremity Part I: The shoulder
Chapter
Chapter 4 - Shoulder Girdle
Chapter 5 - Shoulder Joint
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Upper Extremity Part II
Muscular Analysis of Upper Extremity
Chapter
Chapter 6 - Elbow and Radioulnar Joint
Chapter 7 - Wrist and Hand
Chapter 8 - Muscular analysis of Upper Extremity
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lower Extremity Part I and II
Chapter
Chapter 9 - Hip Joint and Pelvic Girdle
Chapter 10 - Knee
Chapter 11 - Ankle and Foot
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Trunk and Spine
Muscular Analysis of Lower Extremity
Chapter
Chapter 12 - Trunk and Spine
Chapter 12 - Muscular Analysis of Lower Extremity
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online quiz - opens Week 5 Monday (7th August 2023) 09:00am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Functional Movement Screens
Open and Closed Kinetic Chain
Corrective Exercise
Chapter
Various journal articles to review which will be availble in Moodle via the reading list
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online quiz - closes Week 6 Monday (21st August 2023) 5:00pm AEST
Module/Topic
Case Studies Part I
Chapter
Various online resources will be available via Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Assessment for Rockhampton Res School students- due Week 7 Monday (28th August 2023) 5:00pm AEST
Written Assessment for Mackay Res School students- due Week 7 Thursday (31st August 2023) 5:00pm AEST
Module/Topic
Case Studies Part II
Chapter
Various online resources will be available via Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Assessment for Cairns Res School students- due Week 8 Friday (8th September 2023) 5:00pm AEST
Module/Topic
Case Studies Part III
Chapter
Various online resources will be available via Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Presentation for Rockhampton Res School students- due Week 9 Monday (11th September 2023) 09:00am AEST
Presentation for Mackay Res School students- due Week 9 Thursday (14th September 2023) 09:00am AEST
Module/Topic
Case Studies Part IV
Chapter
Various online resources will be available via Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Presentation for Cairns Res School students- due Week 10 Wednesday (22nd September 2023) 09:00am AEST
Module/Topic
Revision Session for online practical assessment
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Revision Session for online practical assessment
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-line Practical Assessment - On Monday (9th October 2023) 08:30am - 5:00pm AEST and Tuesday (10th October 2023) 08:30am - 5:00pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
All students are required to attend one (1) of the following Residential Schools 2023. You may select the most suitable option , depending on your enrolment:
Rockhampton (ROK) - you are required to attend the 2-day residential school in Week 6 -7 (Sunday 27th August - Monday 28th August 2023) from 08:00am - 5:00pm AEST.
Mackay (MKY) - you are required to attend the 2-day residential school in Week 7 (Wednesday 30th August - Thursday 31st August 2023) from 08:00am - 5:00pm AEST.
Cairns (CNS) - you are required to attend the 2-day residential school in Week 8 (Thursday 7th September - Friday 8th September 2023) from 08:00am - 5:00pm AEST.
Mixed mode offering (MIX) - you can opt to attend your nearest residential school, depending on your enrolment.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
You will be required to complete one (1) online quiz during the term. The online quiz will be available from week 5 (Monday 7th August 2023) 09:00am AEST until Week 6 (Monday 21st August 2023) at 5:00pm AEST, and will assess content (lectures, reading, labs and online material) covered in weeks 1 - 5 (inclusive).
The quiz will include 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (worth 1 mark each) that are randomly selected from a wider bank of questions and the 5 remaining questions (worth 6 marks per question) will have multiple parts that include fill in blanks and short answers. Questions will be equally distributed across the 5 weeks.
You must log on and access the ESSC12010 Moodle site when the online quiz is open and complete the quiz before the closing time and date as outlined in the Assessment due date section below. You can only attempt the online quiz once and the quiz must be completed in a single session. The online quiz should be completed on a computer, as attempting the quiz on a smartphone can result in your session being ended in the event of a phone-call or notification. You cannot save your answers and return to the online quiz at a later time. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no late submissions allowed for the online quiz.
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Other
The online quiz will open Week 5 (Monday 7th August 2023) 9:00am AEST, and close week 6 Monday (21st August 2023) at 5:00pm AEST.
Marks for the online quiz with specific question feedback will be available on Thursday 24th August 2023 via the ESSC12010 Moodle site.
The quiz contributes to 20% of your overall grade. The quiz consists of 20 MCQ questions (worth 1 mark each), and 5 questions (worth six marks each) that have multiple parts, and the number of marks will be highlighted if more than one mark is allocated for that particular part of the question.
- Define anatomical terms and identify structures using anatomical models, images, and surface anatomy.
- Using principles of kinesiology, identify and explain the relationships between anatomical structures, movement, and function.
2 Presentation
Identifying sub-optimal movement patterns and their contributing factors is an important part of reducing injury risk and improving performance in sports and exercise. To accurately identify sub-optimal movements, a sound understanding of normal movement and the roles of various muscles and joints is required. Appropriate exercises are then often required to help an individual return to optimal movement and improve performance. This assessment requires you to create and record a 10-minute audio-visual presentation.
During the residential school you will carry out a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) on one of your peers. You will review them performing each of the tasks and ascertain a score for each. From the FMS you will pick one of the assessments eg. the overhead squat, which is designed to assess core strength, balance, dynamic flexibility and overall neuromuscular control. You will then do an in-depth analysis of this assessment, looking at all the joint complexes, such as the knees, shoulder, torso, or feet. Depending on what you find you will need to:
1. Identify any suboptimal movements or postural defects.
2. A description of one (1) possible muscle weakness that might contribute to the sub-optimal movement you identified, and explanation of the role of that muscle in the optimal movement.
3. Inclusions and rationale for one (1) exercise that you could provide to strengthen the muscle you identified as weak.
4. A video demonstration of you instructing an individual how to perform the assessment correctly (eg. overhead squat). Include in your demonstration:
a. The start and end position of the movement.
b. Instructions on how to complete the assessment, including at least three (3) succinct verbal cues to ensure that your partner in the video can complete the exercise safely and effectively.
General presentation guidelines:
Duration: You will develop a 10-minute audio-visual presentation. Any information presented beyond 11 minutes will not be marked.
Presentation slides: You must include accompanying PowerPoint slides. These should complement the spoken aspect of your presentation.
Font: Times New Roman or Arial.
Language: English (Australian).
Referencing: Follow American Psychological Association (APA) style. Reference list must be included on your PowerPoint file.
Video: You must include a video demonstration in your presentation as per point 4 above. You should embed this in your PowerPoint file.
Presentation recording: You must record your entire presentation, including slides, video, audio, and a self view camera. This is best recorded in Zoom conferencing software. A link to download this software for free is provided on the ESSC12010 Moodle site.
Moodle submission (total file size must be <100MB):
1. A PDF of the final slides presented (with embedded videos removed). Please save as 1 slide per page. Ensure a list of references is included at the end of the presentation (i.e. final slide of the PowerPoint slides).
2. The recorded presentation (preference is .mp4 format). You must ensure that this video is playable. Late penalties will be applied until a playable recorded presentation is received. Should you not submit a playable recorded presentation, a mark of zero (0) will be awarded.
The presentations are due two weeks after your respective residential school (Rockhampton due Monday 11th Sept 2023 at 5:00pm AEST, Mackay due Thursday 14th Sept 2023 at 5:00pm AEST, Cairns due Friday 22nd Sept 2023 at 5:00pm AEST) and a dropbox for each residential school will be setup.
Marks and individual feedback will be made available via the ESSC12010 Moodle site within two weeks of submission.
You will be assessed on your ability to analyse the assessment, identify any abnormal alignment, postural defects, identify weak/long/short/tight muscles, identify correct way to perfrom assessment with demonstrations and visual cues, and also identify appropriate additional exercise prescription for the abnormal elements identified. Pay close attention to the clarity of your exercise demonstration, and use of appropriate supporting evidence (references) throughout your presentation. Marks will also be allocated to presentation style (including use of PowerPoint, use of video, adherence to the time limit, and use of voice and gesture.
Late penalties will be applied to submissions in accordance with CQUniversity policy, including if submissions received are unable to be viewed.
A detailed marking rubric will be available on the ESSC12010 Moodle site. Please refer to this rubric for detailed breakdown of marking allocation
- Analyse exercises to identify muscles that are involved in producing and controlling movement.
- Perform movement and postural assessments, and prescribe corrective exercises to address asymmetries or improve exercise performance.
3 Practical Assessment
The structural anatomy of the body underpins the performance of all human movement; thus, an understanding of the anatomy of the muscles and joints is fundamental to exercise and sports performance. In this practical online assessment you will be given a case study and will be required to describe anatomical structures, demonstrate joint movements, identify postural defects and prescribe corrective exercise. This assessment will cover material (lecture, labs and online learning material) from weeks 1-11 (inclusive).
This practical assessment will be delivered online via Zoom. You will be required to log in to an allocated timeslot in Review Week on Monday (9th October 2023) OR Tuesday (10th October 2023) between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm AEST to complete this assessment. Specific times will be allocated by Week 8 of term and the practical assessment will take 20 minutes. This assessment will be completed individually with only you and the unit coordinator present in the Zoom meeting. Sessions will be recorded for moderation purposes.
The practical assessment is compulsory and you must pass this assessment in order to pass the unit. The minimum pass requirement for this assessment item is 50%. The practical online assessment will consist of a case study Tthat will be allocated to you the day before, to prepare.
This will take place on Monday 9th October or Tuesday 10th October 2023 between 08:30am - 5:00pm AEST
Marks will be made available after certification of grades
In this practical based assessment, students will identify landmarks and describe anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal system for the trunk, upper limbs and lower limb and demonstrate selected assessments, movements and exercises.
You will be given a specific case study, an example might require a student to identify a specific assessment they might undertake, such as a passive range of motion of say the elbow. They will then be required to identify the bony landmarks that would be used in the ROM. Follow-up questions might ask what a typical ROM might be, and if the ROM was limited, what might this indicate, and what exercises might you prescribe to strengthen or reduce tightness in muscles, as well as identify the muscles involved in the movement.
- Define anatomical terms and identify structures using anatomical models, images, and surface anatomy.
- Perform movement and postural assessments, and prescribe corrective exercises to address asymmetries or improve exercise performance.
4 Written Assessment
During the residential school laboratory activities, you will be required to complete a written assessment consiting of a number of activities focused on identifying anatomical landmarks from anatomical models, images/diagrams and surface anatomy, describing the structure and movement of body parts, and performing movement, and postural analysis. The laboratory activity sheets and competency sheet will enable you to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to each laboratory activity. The laboratory activity sheets will also include short answer responses relating to theoretical and practical content delivered in this unit. This is an individual assessment and even though you may be working in small groups, please ensure your answers are your own. A template will be provided for you to complete the lab activity tasks and each section will be allocated marks. At the end of your residential school (Mackay, Rockhampton or Cairns) you will be required to submit these lab activity sheets for marking.
These laboratory activity sheets are to be submitted in hard copy to your Unit Coordinator at the end of your respective residential school. For Rockhampton due Monday 28th August 2023 at 5:00pm AEST, Mackay due Thursday 31st August 2023 at 5:00pm AEST, Cairns due Friday 8th Sept 2023 at 5:00pm AEST).
The laboratory activity sheet overall grade will be released via moodle ten working days after submission.
The written assessment consists of laboratory acitivity sheets, which will evaluate your ability to identify anatomical structures, describe human movement, and apply knowledge to interpret findings. Marks will be allocated to tasks completed in each laboratory session. The laboratory activity sheets will consist of questions pertaining to the following areas of functional anatomy that will be covered during the residential school (Mackay, Rockhampton or Cairns) or the on-campus sessions (Cairns only):
- Identifying anatomical structures and describing movement
- Structure and movement of the torso/axial skeleton
- Structure and movement of the upper limbs
- Structure and movement of the lower limbs
- Posture and postural assessment
- Movement analysis
The activity sheets must be submitted in hard copy to the unit coordinator at the conclusion of the residential school (Mackay, Rockhampton and Cairns) or the on-campus sessions (Cairns only).
- Using principles of kinesiology, identify and explain the relationships between anatomical structures, movement, and function.
- Analyse exercises to identify muscles that are involved in producing and controlling movement.
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.