Overview

This unit covers advanced knowledge on biomechanics, functional anatomy, and pathophysiology, that will underpin the examination, clinical reasoning and management of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions

Requisites

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Study Block 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
18-January-2027
21-March-2027
Last self-enrolment date
18-January-2027
Census date
09-February-2027
Last withdraw without fail date
23-February-2027
Results released date
06-April-2027

Unit learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of biomechanical principles and functional anatomy/physiology to the assessment and management of common clinical conditions in the area of sports and exercise physiotherapy
  2. Critically review, synthesise and apply advanced knowledge of pain sciences, physiology and pathophysiology in the assessment and management of common clinical conditions in the area of sports and exercise physiotherapy
  3. Integrate advanced knowledge of functional anatomy, biomechanics and physiology to help optimise sports and exercise performance

Teaching methods

All applicable locations

Activity Type Activity Total Hours Number of Weeks Hours Per Week
Online Lecture 20 9 weeks 2.22
On-campus Lab 20 1 week 20
Online Learning activities 60 9 weeks 6.67
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning 50 9 weeks 5.56
Total Hours: 150 Total Hours (per week): 34.45

Assessment

All applicable locations

Type Task Weighting ULOs
Assignment and Presentation 1 Individual  40% 1,2,3
Examination Individual  30% 3
Test Individual  30% 1,3

Content

The material covered in this unit includes

  • Biomechanics  - both theoretical and clinical biomechanics
  • Functional anatomy of the upper, lower limbs and spine
  • Normal and pathological healing cascade
  • Pain Sciences

Specific graduate attributes covered in this unit include

  • Graduate Attribute – Communication - Communicating using different media
  • Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies - Information Literacy
  • Graduate Attribute - Digital Literacies - Technical literacy

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.