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Program Overview

The program is EXSC222 - Functional Anatomy, offered by the Australian Catholic University (ACU).

Year and Credit Points

• The program is offered in the year 2022.
• The program consists of 10 credit points.

Campus Offering

• No unit offerings are currently available for this unit.

Prerequisites

• The prerequisite for this program is ANAT100 Anatomical Foundations of Exercise Science.

Teaching Organisation

• The program consists of 150 hours of focused learning.

Unit Rationale, Description, and Aim

The ability to apply anatomical knowledge in the understanding of human movement is a crucial foundation for exercise science practice. This knowledge and associated skills are consistent with the professional standards of several accreditation bodies, including those for Exercise Science. This unit extends the students' learning in neuro-musculoskeletal and joint anatomy. Students are provided with knowledge on the functional anatomy and mechanics of the upper limb, lower limb, and trunk, to develop an ability to analyse movement and posture in anatomical terms. The aim of this unit is to provide an understanding of the inter-relationships between anatomy and human function, how to perform analysis of human movement from an anatomical perspective, and to develop skills for the assessment and interpretation of flexibility, linear anthropometry, and electromyography, applicable to exercise science.

Learning Outcomes

To successfully complete this unit, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of structure and the function of the neuro-musculoskeletal system and articulations of the extremities and trunk.
2. Describe the general effects of ageing, injury, and immobilisation on the neuro-musculoskeletal system and articulations.
3. Conduct and interpret assessments of human function and anthropometry through the application of anatomical knowledge.
4. Analyse human movement relating to sport and exercise from an anatomical perspective.

Graduate Attributes

The program develops the following graduate attributes:

• GA5: Demonstrate values, knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate to the discipline and/or profession.
• GA8: Locate, organise, analyse, synthesise, and evaluate information.
• GA9: Demonstrate effective communication in oral and written English language and visual media.

Content

The program covers the following topics:

• Neuro-musculoskeletal and functional anatomy of the upper limb, lower limb, and trunk.
• General effects of ageing, injury, and immobilisation.
• Stretching, flexibility, and strength assessment and interpretation.
• Linear anthropometry measurement and interpretation.
• Postural analysis and interpretation.
• Movement analysis.

Learning and Teaching Strategy and Rationale

The program uses a range of learning and teaching strategies, including active learning, individual and group activities, cooperative learning, and web-based learning. These strategies provide students with access to required knowledge and understanding of unit content and opportunities for development of knowledge and practical skills.

Assessment Strategy and Rationale

The program uses standards-based assessment to enable students to achieve unit learning outcomes and develop graduate attributes. The assessment strategies include written examinations and practical examinations to assess student learning and proficiency in skills required for professional practice.

Overview of Assessments

The program consists of the following assessments:

• Written examination (35%): Enables students to demonstrate their understanding of course content from the first 5 weeks.
• Practical examination: movement analysis (20%): Enables students to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of movement analysis.
• Written examination (45%): Enables students to demonstrate their understanding of course content from week 6 through week 12.
• Practical examination: skills test (hurdle): Enables students to demonstrate competence in skills required for assessing human function and anthropometry.

Representative Texts and References

The program uses the following representative texts and references:

• Combes, J., Skinner, T. (2013). ESSA's student manual for health, exercise, and sport assessment.
• Martini, F., Nath, J. & Bartholomew (2012). Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology.
• Norton, K & Olds, T. (1996). Anthropometrica: a textbook of body measurement for sports and health courses.
• Levangie, P.K., & Norkin, C. (2005). Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis.
• Lieber, R. (2010). Skeletal muscle structure, function, and plasticity.
• Neumann, D. (2010). Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system.