Program Overview

Introduction to Applied Anatomy and Neurosciences

The Applied Anatomy and Neurosciences unit extends knowledge related to musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, and neuroscience. Students will apply bioscientific understandings, neuroanatomy, and motor development to pathological and clinical conditions to examine the use of pain science and movement analysis in exercise science.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Applied Anatomy and Neurosciences
• Unit code: CXA307
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Health
• School of Health Sciences
• Discipline: Health Sciences
• Coordinator: Associate Professor Deborah Pascoe
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

• Location: Launceston
• Study period: Semester 1
• Attendance options: On-campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 1
• Start date: 23/2/2026
• Census date: 17/3/2026
• WW date: 20/4/2026
• End date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the relationship between musculoskeletal structure, neurological system structures, and functional movement under normal and pathological conditions.
• Apply knowledge of the integration between the musculoskeletal and neurological systems and how this influences movement and function.
• Describe the effect of pathological neurological conditions on quality of movement and functional ability.
• Demonstrate highly developed verbal and written communication skills through participation in tutorial workshops and submission of written assignments.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,862.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• CXA203

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: 2-hrs per week independent learning (13 weeks), 2-hr workshop (9 times), 2-hr tutorial (3 times).
• Assessment:
  • Oral Presentation (10%)
  • Case Study (20%)
  • Three Quizzes (30%)
  • Examination (40%)

Textbooks

• Required: Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
• Recommended:
  • Crossman A.R. and Neary, D., 2016. Neuroanatomy, 6th Edition, Churchill Livingstone, London, UK.
  • Muscolino, J.E., 2006. Kinesiology, the Skeletal System and Muscle Function, Mosby, St Louis MO.
  • Doidge, Norman, The Brain that Changes Itself : Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science.
  • Young, P.A., Young, P.H. and Tolbert, D.L. 2008. Basic Clinical Neuroscience, 2nd Edition, Lippinkott, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MA.
  • E (electronic) resources Anatomy and Physiology revealed, McGraw Hill