Overview
The development of foundation knowledge and competencies in functional anatomy complements previous anatomy units and provides the cornerstone to manual assessment of musculoskeletal conditions. This unit will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge necessary to identify the structural and functional requirements of the musculoskeletal system in relation to human motion for a variety of activities. The unit will involve a detailed understanding of the anatomy of the limbs and the functional principles underpinning limb movement including an understanding of the performance aspects of muscle, joints and the mechanics of movement. Students involved in various health related disciplines will gain knowledge in manual location and assessment of musculoskeletal structures as they apply to rehabilitation, exercise conditioning and general movement.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: BMSC11001 Human Body Systems 1 AND BMSC11002 Human Body Systems 2
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 3 - 2017
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 moodle
More practical, hands on in residential school
Change the way delivered and time spent on individual activitesduring the residential school.
Feedback from Moodle
A big step above Human body systems
Provide an introduction before the course with required readings
- Develop an understanding of the structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system in relation to human movement.
- Identify and palpate the bones, bony landmarks, ligaments and muscles of the upper and lower limbs.
- Analyse the relationship between muscle location and action as it applies to human motion
This unit is designed to encompass both theoretical and practical aspects of functional anatomy. The unit lectures will cover the advanced 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 unit 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 25% | |||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | |||
| 4 - On-campus Activity - 0% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | ||||||||||
| 4 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Manual of Structural Kinesiology
19th Edition (2014)
Authors: R .T. Floyd; Clem Thompson
McGraw-Hill
USA
ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0073369297 ISBN-10: 0073369292
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
c.kean@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Foundations
of Structural Kinesiology and Neuromuscular Fundamentals
Chapter
Chapter 1 – Foundations of Structural Kinesiology
Chapter 2 – Neuromuscular Fundamentals
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Basic Biomechancial Factors and Concepts
Chapter
Chapter 3 – Basic Biomechanical Factors and Concepts
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The
Shoulder
Chapter
Chapter 4 – The Shoulder Girdle
Chapter 5 – The Shoulder Joint
Chapter 8 – Muscular Analysis of Upper-Extremity Exercises
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
Chapter
Chapter 6 – The Elbow and Radioulnar Joints
Chapter 7 – The Wrist and Hand Joints
Chapter 8 – Muscular Analysis of Upper-Extremity Exercises
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Pelvis
and Hip
Chapter
Chapter 9 – The Hip Joint and Pelvic Girdle
Chapter 13 - Muscular Analysis of the Trunk and Lower-Extremity Exercises
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 10 - The Knee Joint
Chapter 11 - The Ankle and Foot Joints
Chapter 13 - Muscular Analysis of the Trunk and Lower-Extremity Exercises
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The
Trunk and Spine
Chapter
Chapter 12 – The Trunk and Spinal Column
Chapter 8 – Muscular Analysis of Upper-Extremity Exercises
Chapter 13 - Muscular Analysis of the Trunk and Lower-Extremity Exercises
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus Activity Assessment Due: Residential School (see Handbook for dates and locations)
Written Assessment Due: Week 7 Tuesday (2 Jan 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Gait Analysis
Chapter
Online Resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Movement Analysis - Activities of Daily Living and Occupational Tasks
Chapter
Online Resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Movement Analysis - Sport and Exercise
Chapter
Online Resources
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Revision and Exam Preparation
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
In order to pass this unit, students must attain at least 50% overall and, where applicable, meet the minimum mark specified for an assessment.
Please note this unit does have a compulsory residential school. Date/location information can be found in the Handbook and further information will be made available on Moodle.
Additional Contact Details:
Caitlin George
c.e.george@cqu.edu.au
1 Written Assessment
For this assessment you will need to answer a total of four (4) questions. Two (2) questions will be related to functional anatomy of the upper body and two (2) questions will be related to functional anatomy of the lower body. Questions will be related to movement patterns of bones/joints and/or actions of muscles, how these may be altered with a particular health condition or during different exercises/activities, and how you may address any abnormal movement/actions through specific exercises.
Each answer is to be between 300-400 words and you must use 2-3 peer-reviewed journal articles to support each answer. You may also include one figure/diagram or one table to support your answer. In-text referencing, and words in figures/diagrams or tables count towards your total word limit.
Questions will be made available via Moodle at the end of Week 1.
Week 7 Tuesday (2 Jan 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 9 Monday (15 Jan 2018)
Grades for this assessment will be based on correctness of the answer; comprehension and use of supporting peer-reviewed journal articles; writing style (correct grammar, spelling, and reference formatting); and adherence to word count limits.
- Develop an understanding of the structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system in relation to human movement.
- Identify and palpate the bones, bony landmarks, ligaments and muscles of the upper and lower limbs.
- Analyse the relationship between muscle location and action as it applies to human motion
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Practical Assessment
This assessment consist of two (2) parts and is related to material covered in Weeks 1 through 7 (inclusive) as well as activities completed in residential school.
Part A - Station-based Exam: This portion of the assessment consists of approximately 25 stations set up around the room, each
with a set question that must be answered within a set time period. After the time period has lapsed,
you will rotate to the next station and repeat this until you have been to all stations. There will be a maximum of one (1) student per station at a time. You
will be given an answer sheet on which to write your answers. At the end of the exam period (1hr), you answer sheet must be returned to the unit coordinator. The station-based exam is closed book so the only things you will be
allowed to have on you are pens (blue or black ink only) and your answer
sheet.
Part B - Movement Analysis: For this portion of the assessment you are to submit the complete
movement analysis tables (four (4) tables total) related to a series of movement analyses completed during the residential school. There will be two (2) movement analyses based on upper body movements and two (2) based on lower body movements. To complete the tables you will need to identify various phases of the movement, the primary plane of the movement, joint actions and muscles (including contraction type) involved in the movement. These analyses and tables will be discussed in small groups during the residential school and following the residential school you will be required to submit an electronic copy of your completed tables. Note, final tables and submissions are to be completed individually.
Week 9 Monday (15 Jan 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Part A will be completed during residential school and the answer sheet is to be submitted to the unit coordinator at the end of the exam period. Part B is to be submitted by the due date listed above.
Week 11 Monday (29 Jan 2018)
Answers will be assessed based on correctly identifying anatomical landmarks, and answering written questions. Partial marks will be awarded where appropriate. Minor spelling errors
are permitted as long as they do not change the meaning of the word.
- Develop an understanding of the structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system in relation to human movement.
- Identify and palpate the bones, bony landmarks, ligaments and muscles of the upper and lower limbs.
- Analyse the relationship between muscle location and action as it applies to human motion
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 On-campus Activity
For this assessment, you are required to attend (and actively participate in) the one (1) day residential school.
Please ensure you leave adequate time to arrive at residential school and return to the airport, as if you miss >10% (1 hour) of the 9am-5pm attendance time it will result in a fail grade.
Attendance at the residential school in Week 7
Week 8 Monday (8 Jan 2018)
This assessment item is based on Pass/Fail grading. If you attend and
actively participate in all residential school sessions you will pass this
assessment piece. If you miss >10% (1 hour)
of the 9am-5pm attendance time it will result in a fail grade.
- Develop an understanding of the structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system in relation to human movement.
- Identify and palpate the bones, bony landmarks, ligaments and muscles of the upper and lower limbs.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
Examination
No calculators permitted
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.
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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.
What can you do to act with integrity?
