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PHT60001 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn

Duration

One Semester or equivalent

This unit will be delivered both on-line and on-campus in Term 3 2020.
Please check your timetable for on campus locations.<

Contact hours

60 hours

2021 teaching periods

Hawthorn

HT3 Term 3
Dates: 2 Aug 21 - 12 Sep 21 Results: 12 Oct 21 Last self enrolment: 2 Aug 21 Census: 13 Aug 21 Last withdraw without fail: 27 Aug 21

HT3 Term 3

Dates:
2 Aug 21 - 12 Sep 21

Results:
12 Oct 21

Last self enrolment:
2 Aug 21

Census:
13 Aug 21

Last withdraw without fail:
27 Aug 21

Aims and objectives

This unit consolidates knowledge and understanding of the neuro-musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics. Students will utilise anatomy and biomechanical principles to assess every day human movement and performance. This unit also examines the principles of exercise to enable students to design, monitor and evaluate individual and group exercise programs safely.

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Explain the clinical significance of the structure and function of the neuro-musculoskeletal system in the upper and lower quadrant
2. Apply knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics to justify the rationale for assessment
3. Apply knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics to justify the rationale for rehabilitation
4. Apply knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics to inform health promotion and injury prevention
5. Evaluate and critique contemporary anatomy and biomechanics research that drives the potential for innovation

Unit information in detail

- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.

Teaching methods

This unit will involve up to 150 hours of work including:

On campus

Hours per week

Number of Weeks

Total

Face to Face Contact

Lecture

Tutorial

Specified Learning Activities

Activity/Quiz

Readings

Problem-based learning

Discussion board

Unspecified Learning Activities

Independent study, Assignment and examination preparation

Recommended

TOTAL

150 hours/12.5cp

Assessment

Types	Individual or Group task	Weighting	Assesses attainment of these ULOs
Quiz	Individual	40%	1, 2, 3
Assignment	Group	20%	3, 4, 5
Examination	Individual	40%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

General skills outcomes

During this unit students will receive feedback on and develop the following key generic skills:

Ability to work independently
Problem solving skills
Analysis skills
Communication skills
Teamwork skills

Content

The structure and function of the bones, ligaments, fascia, muscles, nerves and circulatory system of the upper and lower quadrant
Anatomy and biomechanical research evaluation and its impact on rehabilitation
Joint osteo- and arthro-kinematics
Technology and interface with kinematics and applied anatomy
Biomechanics and anatomy rationale for differential diagnostic tests
Clinical significance of anatomical structures and their relationship to injury

Study resources

- References.

References

1. Rohen, J. W., Yokochi, C., & Lutjen-Drecoll, E. (2015). Color Atlas of Anatomy a Photographic Study of the Human Body (8th Ed). Wolters Kluwer Health
2. ACSM, ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 10th ed. 2015, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wolters Kluwer.
3. Neumann, D. A. (2017). Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation (3rd ed.). Philadelphia.
4. Students will be provided with access to e-books and electronic databases that support contemporary evidence-based, peer-reviewed journal papers and clinical guidelines via the Swinburne University of Technology library and a homepage specific to Physiotherapy.