Unit Outline

This unit provides an introduction to analysis of human movement. The focus is on functional musculoskeletal anatomy and the physical laws that control motion. The unit focuses both on the application of kinesiology to physical activities of daily living and exercise. It is a prerequisite for CXA203 Biomechanics

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Describe and analyse human movement using a range of models
2	Identify, joints, ligaments and muscles, with their neural supply, and describe how they contribute to movement, stability and posture and gait
3	Describe the basic mechanical principles that underpin human motor skills and posture
4	Demonstrate developing communication skills through individual contribution to management and evaluation of group processes

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CZZ101 or CXA172

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Quizzes	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Practical test	Refer to Assessment Description	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Comparative analysis of a complex motor task	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Examination	Exam Period	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quizzes

Task Description:

Online quizzes which cover practical session material.

Task Length:

15 minutes each

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and locate surface anatomic landmarks on images.	LO2
2	Describe appropriate stretches and exercises targeting specific muscles and joints.	LO2
3	Apply mechanical knowledge to explain or calculate aspects of human movement.	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Practical test

Task Description:

Students will be required to measure the range of movement at a joint using a goniometer and/or inclinometer, palpate bony surface landmarks, demonstrate an appropriate exercise and/or stretch that targets a specified muscle group, and describe the muscles, skeletal, joint structures and forces in human movement .

Task Length:

20 minutes

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Measure joint range of motion using a goniometer and/or inclinometer.	LO1, LO2
2	Palpate and identify surface landmark features, muscles, and other features that contribute to human movement.	LO2, LO3
3	Describe and demonstrate a stretch or exercise that targets a specified muscle group and describe the effects of joint position on the muscles.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Comparative analysis of a complex motor task

Task Description:

This task is a comparative analysis of a novice and an expert performing a complex motor task. The assignment consists of three parts.
Part A will cover motor task classification and movement analysis including planning and be submitted electronically in a poster format (5% weight, group mark).

Part B is a presentation of the summary of the project in an academic style poster session delivered to students and staff. (5% weight, group mark)

Part C is an essay that presents the mechanical and anatomic analysis of the task, a comparison between the novice and the expert performer, and a proposed intervention for the novice performer. Each student will take carriage of an individual section and receive a mark for that section (10% weighting, individual) and an overall mark for the essay (10% weighting, group mark).

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Plan and carry out a movement analysis of a novice and an expert.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Describe and explain how the muscle, skeletal, joint, neural and other structures contribute to movement performance.	LO1, LO2
3	Describe the observed movement techniques and explain their effect on performance using mechanical principles.	LO1, LO3
4	Work as a group to present the movement analysis via a poster, oral discussion, and essay.	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Examination

Task Description:

The final exam is a two hour in-person invigilated exam delivered by the exams office during the exams period. It consists of short answer, short essay questions, and interpreting human movement from a functional anatomy and mechanical perspective.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and describe anatomic structures contributing to human movement.	LO1, LO2
2	Explain the role of anatomic structures in producing movement.	LO1, LO2
3	Explain the mechanical basis of human movement.	LO1, LO3
4	Describe movements or exercises targeting specific anatomic structures.	LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.