You will be required to complete one (1) online quiz during the term. The quiz will include 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (worth 1 mark each), and 5 multi-part questions that include fill-in-the-blanks and short answers (worth 6 marks each). The quiz will assess content (lectures, reading, labs, and online material) from weeks 1-5 (inclusive), and you will have 60 minutes to complete it.

It is your responsibility to log on to Moodle and complete each online quiz during the time the quiz is available. The online quiz should be completed on a computer as some questions do not work well on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. In addition, attempting the quiz on a smartphone can result in your session being ended in the event of a phone call or notification. You can only attempt the online quiz once and it must be completed in a single session. You cannot save your answers and return to the online quiz at a later time.

NOTE: In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no late submissions allowed for the online quiz.

AI Statement: The use of generative AI is not allowed for this assessment and the online quiz must be completed individually be each student.

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. 
For questions with text-based responses (e.g. fill-in-the-blank) you should take care with spelling (Australian English) and grammar, as answers are spelling and grammar sensitive.

During the residential school laboratory activities, you will be required to complete a written assessment consisting 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 workbook 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.

The written assessment consists of laboratory activity 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 schools (Mackay, Rockhampton or Cairns):

• 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 

To accurately identify suboptimal 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 e.g., 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 the prescribed exercise correctly (e.g., split squat, back extension, seated cable row). Include in your demonstration:

a. The start and end position of the movement.

b. Instructions on how to complete the prescribed exercise, including 2-4 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.

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): The recorded presentation (preference is .mp4 format). You must ensure that this video is playable and has audio. 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.

AI Statement: The use of generative AI is not allowed for this assessment item. This assessment item is to be completed individually.

You will be assessed on your ability to analyse the assessment, identify any abnormal alignment, postural defects, identify weak/long/short/tight muscles, and also identify and demonstrate an appropriate exercise to prescribe that will address the suboptimal elements that you have observed. 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, professional presentation, and use of voice and gestures).

Late penalties will be applied to submissions in accordance with CQUniversity policy, including if submissions received are unable to be viewed or there is no/poor quality audio.

A marking rubric will be available on the ESSC12010 Moodle site. Please refer to this rubric for a detailed breakdown of marking allocation.

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 exercises. 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 time slot in Week 12 on Tuesday (1st October 2024), Wednesday (2nd October 2024) OR Thursday (3rd October 2024) 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 40%. The practical online assessment will consist of a case study that will be allocated to you the day before via Moodle, to prepare. 

In this practical based assessment, you 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 where you will be required to identify relevant landmarks and musculature, identify and perform an appropriate ROM assessment, and prescribe and demonstrate corrective exercises. Follow up questions may include typical ROM and what atypical ROM may represent, contraindications to exercise and movement, and requests for further detail and discussion of the diagnosed condition/injury.