Year
2021Credit points
10Campus offering
No unit offerings are currently available for this unitPrerequisites
NilUnit rationale, description and aim
The ability to be able to identify, describe and understand the neuromusculoskeletal structures of the human body is central to exercise science practice. These knowledge and skills are consistent with the professional standards of several accreditation bodies, including those for Exercise Science.
This unit provides an introduction to anatomical terminology, and structural neuromusculoskeletal anatomy as a foundation of Exercise Science. It includes surface, gross, systemic, regional and developmental neuromusculoskeletal anatomy, foundational for understanding exercise, body mechanics, growth, skill development, movement patterns, and implications for health.
The aims of this unit are to provide students with an ability to identify, describe and understand the neuromusculoskeletal structures of the human body.
Learning outcomes
To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.
Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.
Explore the graduate capabilities.
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
LO1 - Identify organs of the neuromusculoskeletal system (GA5).
LO2 - Classify bones and joints of the appendicular skeleton and describe and demonstrate the types of movement available at each joint (GA5).
LO3 - Identify skeletal muscles of the limbs and trunk, describing their attachments and deducing their actions(GA5).
LO4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the somatic innervation of skeletal muscles of the appendicular skeleton (GA5).
Graduate attributes
GA5 - demonstrate values, knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the discipline and/or profession
Content
Topics will include:
- Introduction to anatomical terminology: anatomical position, planes, movements.
- Osteology: classification of bones by shape, function of bone organs, identification of bone organs and bone markings
- Arthrology: classification of joints by structure and degrees of freedom, identification and classification of joints of the appendicular skeleton
- Myology: classification of skeletal muscles by shape, types of muscle contraction, roles of skeletal muscles
- Muscles of the upper limb: names, attachments, actions, innervation.
- Muscles of the lower limb: names, attachments, actions, innervation.
- Muscles of the trunk (thorax, abdomen, spine, pelvis): names, arrangements, actions, innervation.
Learning and teaching strategy and rationale
Learning and teaching strategies include active learning, case-based learning, individual and group activities, cooperative learning, web-based learning, and reflective/critical thinking activities, delivered over 12 weeks. This range of strategies will provide students with appropriate access to required knowledge and understanding of unit content, and opportunities for development of competency in the ability to identify, describe and understand human anatomy. These strategies will allow students to meet the aim, learning outcomes and graduate attributes of the unit, as well as professional practice standards. Learning and teaching strategies will reflect respect for the individual as an independent learner. Students will be expected to take responsibility for their learning and to participate actively within group activities.
Assessment strategy and rationale
BRISBANE, MELBOURNE AND STRATHFIELD
It is expected by the course accrediting body (Exercise and Sports Science Australia – ESSA) that learning in the anatomy curriculum be assessed through written and practical tasks that require demonstration of key conceptual and theoretical knowledge and the ability to identify anatomical structures. As such, spot tests are used to assess competency in the skills of identifying neuromusculoskeletal structures and; a written exam is implemented to assess the student learning of the content. The assessment timing and distribution across the semester is designed to modularize the content to enable the students to focus on their learning during these specific weeks, and to provide timely feedback to guide progression through the unit. The emphasis on the practical application of knowledge through the use of multiple spot tests will build a foundation for students as they move through the curriculum.
BLACKTOWN
It is expected by the course accrediting body (Exercise and Sports Science Australia – ESSA) that learning in the anatomy curriculum be assessed through written and practical tasks that require demonstration of key conceptual and theoretical knowledge and the ability to identify anatomical structures. As such, spot tests are used to assess competency in the skills of identifying neuromusculoskeletal structures and; a written exam is implemented to assess the student learning of the content. The assessment timing and distribution across the semester is designed to modularize the content to enable the students to focus on their learning during these specific weeks, and to provide timely feedback to guide progression through the unit. The emphasis on the practical application of knowledge through the use of multiple spot tests will build a foundation for students as they move through the curriculum. The first assessment task has been divided to allow for Inclusion of early low stakes assessment by splitting first assessment (worth 30%) into two parts. The first part will be worth 10%, second part will remain 30%, with the final exam having its weighting changed from 40% to 30% to accommodate the new low stakes assessment item.
Overview of assessments
BRISBANE, MELBOURNE AND STRATHFIELD;
| Brief Description of Kind and Purpose of Assessment Tasks | Weighting | Learning Outcomes | Graduate Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|
Upper limb spot test Enables students to demonstrate competency in skills required for professional practice. | 30% | LO1 – LO4 | GA5 |
Lower limb and axial skeleton spot test Enables students to demonstrate competency in skills required for professional practice. | 30% | LO1 – LO4 | GA5 |
End semester written exam Enables students to demonstrate their understanding of course content | 40% | LO1 – LO4 | GA5 |
BLACKTOWN
| Brief Description of Kind and Purpose of Assessment Tasks | Weighting | Learning Outcomes | Graduate Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment task 1 (Part A): Introductory anatomy online quiz Enables students to demonstrate their understanding of course content | 10% | LO1, LO2 | GA5 |
Assessment task 1 (Part B): Upper Limb spot test Enables students to demonstrate competency in skills required for professional practice | 30% | LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 | GA5 |
Assessment 2: Lower Limb and Axial Skeleton spot test Enables students to demonstrate competency in skills required for professional practice | 30% | LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 | GA5 |
Assessment 3: End-semester written assessment Enables students to demonstrate their understanding of course content | 30% | LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 | GA5 |
Representative texts and references
Abrahams PH, Boon JM, Spratt JD. (2008) McMinn’s Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy (6th ed). Mosby.
Biel A. (2005) Trail guide to the body: Student handbook. Books of Discovery.
Cael, C (2010) Functional Anatomy (1st ed). Philadephia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Dykes M, Watson W. (2007) Crash Course Anatomy (3rd ed). Mosby.
Floyd RT. (2009) Manual of Structural Kinesiology (7th ed). McGraw Hill
Green DP, & Roberts SL. (2005) Kinesiology: Movement in the Context of Activity (2nd ed). Mosby.
Levangie PK, & Norkin C. (2005) Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis (4th ed). Philadelphia, USA: FA Davis Company.
Luttgens K, Deutsch H, & Hamilton N. Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion (8th ed). Brown and Benchmark Publishers.
Martini, F., Nath, J. & Bartholomew (2015). Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology (10th ed.). San Francisco: Benjamin/Cummings.
Neumann DA. (2002) Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Physical Rehabilitation. Mosby.
Palastanga N, Field D, & Soames R. (2011). Anatomy and Human Movement - Structure and Function (6th ed.) Butterworth Heinemann
William CW, & Zernicke RF. (2008) Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury (2nd ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.