CQUniversity Unit Profile
PODI12010 Advanced Anatomy and Podiatric Biomechanics
Advanced Anatomy and Podiatric Biomechanics
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General Information

Overview

This unit will provide you with comprehensive knowledge in functional anatomy and biomechanics of the lower limb specifically required in the profession of podiatry. A strong focus will be on the integration of anatomical structures and functions and how these both influence, and are influenced by the manner in which the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems work together. You will learn to use biomechanical terminology relating to the lower extremity that describes motion, position and structural abnormality. Theoretical principles, measurement techniques and gait analysis will also be investigated.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisites: ALLH11005 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals 1 and ALLH11004 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals 2. PODI12006 Fundamentals of Pre-Clinical Podiatry Practice. Corequisite: PODI12009 Podiatry Clinical Practice 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 2 - 2018

Rockhampton
Sydney

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).

Class and Assessment Overview

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

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 30%
2. Practical and Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
3. Examination
Weighting: 50%
4. On-campus Activity
Weighting: Pass/Fail

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.

Previous Student Feedback

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 Staff reflection

Feedback

Learning in preparation for the Quiz

Recommendation

It is vital that students are knowledgeable in anatomy prior to treating patients in future years. One assessment included an online quiz which tested the students ability to remember the origin, insertion, action and innervations of different muscles, along with other content taught in the anatomy lectures. In future years it may be beneficial in giving the students more regular feedback, such as having a practice quiz at the end of each lecture. This way students get formative feedback regarding their anatomy skills and gives the opportunity to improve content knowledge.

Feedback from Student Feedback during the Term

Feedback

Organisation of the practicals

Recommendation

Throughout the term positive feedback was given during each practical session. The students found the hands of approach a useful way of learning. This included being able to practice each biomechanical test on each other which they found helpful in understanding the theory taught behind each test. The anatomy models were also beneficial as the students were able to visualise the muscles and anatomical structures, as opposed to only see images in the lecture slides. As this teaching strategy worked well, staff will continue to include hands-on practicals.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Describe and explain the functional anatomy of all muscle, tendon and joint units of the lower limb
  2. Interpret the mechanical, physiological and anatomical concepts in the context of human physical performance
  3. Use the key biomechanical terms and principles relating to the lower extremity, which describe motion, position and/or deformity
  4. Perform a range of biomechanical assessments using quantitative measurement techniques, including assessment of their validity
  5. Analyse the gait cycle, its determinants and the related phases of human locomotion.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30%
2 - Practical and Written Assessment - 20%
3 - Examination - 50%
4 - On-campus Activity - 0%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
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 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30%
2 - Practical and Written Assessment - 20%
3 - Examination - 50%
4 - On-campus Activity - 0%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Clinical biomechanics of the lower exrtremities

Edition: First (1996)
Authors: Ronald L. Valmassey
Mosby
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 978-0801679865
Binding: Hardcover
Supplementary

Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain

Fifth Review Edition (2005)
Authors: Florence Kendall
Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
USA
ISBN: 978-0781747806
Binding: Hardcover

Additional Textbook Information

These textbooks are often cheaper to source through online bookshops such as Elsevier or Amazon. However please be mindful of longer shipping times for overseas purchases.

However, you can also support your University by purchasing at the CQUni Bookshop here.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

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.

Teaching Contacts
Malia Ho Unit Coordinator
m.ho@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 09 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Overview of Unit
Hip and Anterior Thigh
Hip Joint

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 16 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Gluteal Region

Posterior Thigh

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 23 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Knee Joint

Leg

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 30 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Ankle

Foot

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 06 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Public holiday (NSW)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Online Quiz (30%)

More information regarding the venue and time of the online quiz will be provided at the beginning of term.

Vacation Week Begin Date: 13 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 20 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Overview of Podiatric Biomechanics

What is biomechanics?

Kinetic and Kinematic Concepts of Human Movement

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 27 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Static Assessments

Open Chain Joint Assessment

Closed Chain Joint Assessment

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 03 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Dynamic Assessments

Gait Analysis of the Lower Limb in 2D - Kinematics

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 10 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Gait Analysis of the Lower Limb in 2D - Kinetics

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 17 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Orthotic Fabrication Principals

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 24 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

OSCE (20%)

Week 12 Begin Date: 01 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Revision

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

On Campus Activity - Pass/Fail Due: Week 12 Monday (1 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 08 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Review Week

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 15 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

In all practical classes, students are required to wear the Podiatry Polo shirt and dark coloured pants, shorts, leggings or tights. Students must purchase their uniform from the bookshop. http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au/details.asp?ITEMNO=1110000107568

Unit coordinator and lecturer: Dr Malia Ho

Email: m.ho@cqu.edu.au

Phone 07 4930 9469

Office: Room 2.25, Building 34, Bruce Highway, North Rockhampton, QLD

Teaching staff: Laura Hutchison

Email: l.hutchison@cqu.edu.au

Phone: 02 9324 5035

Office: Room 1.12, 400 Kent St, Sydney, NSW

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Online quiz

Task Description

There will be one online quiz in Week 5, covering content from Weeks 1-4. The quiz will consist of 30 questions and will have a time limit of 60 minutes. The quiz will take place in a computer lab and is a closed book task. Access to books, notes, websites (other than the quiz) and the use of electronic devices are prohibited during the quiz. More details on the venue and time of the online quiz will be provided at the start of term. 


Number of Quizzes

1


Frequency of Quizzes


Assessment Due Date

More detailed information of the venue and time of the online quiz will be provided at the start of term.


Return Date to Students

Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

The online quiz is worth 30% of your overall grade. The quiz will be marked according to a purpose made mark sheet.



Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe and explain the functional anatomy of all muscle, tendon and joint units of the lower limb
  • Interpret the mechanical, physiological and anatomical concepts in the context of human physical performance


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Practical and Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Objective Structured Clinical Examination

Task Description

This assessment is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). This will occur in Week 11. There will be a number of OSCE stations each designed to assess your knowledge and practical skills acquired during this course. A mix of station types and competencies will be tested in this assessment. There will be a combination of written answer stations and observer assessed stations. More detailed information on the venue and time of the OSCE will be provided at the start of term. 


Assessment Due Date

Return Date to Students

Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The OSCE will be marked according to a specific rubric which will be made available at the start of the term. 

Podiatry unit OSCE conditions section:

In order to be eligible to PASS the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) you must:

1) achieve a minimum overall grade of 50% for the OSCE.

If you do not meet the above criterion of a minimum overall grade of 50%, you may be eligible for a supplementary assessment providing you meet the requirements as stipulated in the CQUniversity Grades and Results Procedure. This will be determined by the Unit Coordinator and explained in detail during the term. 


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe and explain the functional anatomy of all muscle, tendon and joint units of the lower limb
  • Interpret the mechanical, physiological and anatomical concepts in the context of human physical performance
  • Use the key biomechanical terms and principles relating to the lower extremity, which describe motion, position and/or deformity
  • Perform a range of biomechanical assessments using quantitative measurement techniques, including assessment of their validity
  • Analyse the gait cycle, its determinants and the related phases of human locomotion.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Ethical practice

3 On-campus Activity

Assessment Title
On Campus Activity - Pass/Fail

Task Description

You will be required required to work as a group to complete tasks assigned during tutorial and practical sessions. These tasks may include group discussions and presentations. 

The activities covered in this unit cover professional podiatry skills, which are inherent requirements to meet the professional standards and are integral to your achievement of learning outcomes and assessment in this unit. At least 85% attendance at tutorials, practicals and/or workshops is therefore required to satisfactorily PASS this unit. The Unit Coordinator will keep attendance records for all classes. If you are unable to attend a class, you must notify the Unit Coordinator (in writing/ by email) as soon as possible. Please also provide a medical certificate or a statutory declaration supporting your absence. Failure to maintain a satisfactory record may seriously undermine your ability to complete the unit. 


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Monday (1 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST

Attendance is recorded throughout the term


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Monday (8 Oct 2018)

End of term


Weighting
Pass/Fail

Assessment Criteria

Topics of group discussions and presentations will be made available to students at the beginning of term. 

The Unit Coordinator will keep attendance records for all classes. If you are unable to attend a class, you must notify the Unit Coordinator (by email) as soon as possible. 


Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


Submission Instructions
Attendance is recorded by Unit Coordinator throughout the term

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe and explain the functional anatomy of all muscle, tendon and joint units of the lower limb
  • Interpret the mechanical, physiological and anatomical concepts in the context of human physical performance
  • Use the key biomechanical terms and principles relating to the lower extremity, which describe motion, position and/or deformity
  • Perform a range of biomechanical assessments using quantitative measurement techniques, including assessment of their validity
  • Analyse the gait cycle, its determinants and the related phases of human locomotion.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
50%

Length
180 minutes

Exam Conditions
Closed Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
Calculator - non-programmable, no text retrieval, silent only
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