| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Functional Human Anatomy |
| Unit ID: | EXSCI2172 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (EXSCI1801 or HEALT1111) (EXSCI1803 or HEALT1112) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 010913 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit enables students to study the structures and kinesiological functions of the musculoskeletal system of the human body. Knowledge of functional anatomy can be applied in a variety of settings/situations and the unit will equip students with the fundamental skills to apply their knowledge in analysing discrete phases in an activity or exercise and identify the major muscular contributors to each joint movement. The unit will also equip them with the skills to administer and interpret flexibility, range of motion, anthropometric measurements and perform postural analysis. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Describe the biomechanical properties of human tissue structures and analyse how biological tissues and the neuro-musculoskeletal system respond to loading, disuse, overuse, ageing and injury, and apply this knowledge to interpret movement and exercise-related demands. |
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| O2. | Evaluate static and dynamic postural control by applying musculoskeletal movement analysis, including Functional Movement Screening, to explain the contribution of individual and integrated joint complexes to posture and movement. |
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| O3. | Use correct anatomical terminology to interpret and communicate information and assessment results in human movement settings. |
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| O4. | Analyse the influence of body proportions and body composition on health, movement and sport performance, and conduct anthropometric measurements using established protocols. |
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| O5. | Apply biomechanical and functional anatomy principles to analyse common exercise movements for major muscle groups and joint complexes to identify movement deficiencies, and recommend progressions, regressions and corrective strategies to enhance performance and minimise injury risk. |
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| O6. | Administer and interpret flexibility, range of motion and anthropometric assessments, compare results with normative values where appropriate, and evaluate the limitations of these measurements for informing health, performance and movement analysis. |
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| Unit Content: |
This unit will focus on concepts such as: - Neuro-musculoskeletal considerations for movement
- Biomechanical properties of bone, cartilage, ligaments & tendons
- Functional anatomy of the upper/lower limbs, spine & trunk
- Functional anatomy and mechanical properties of bone, cartilage, ligaments & tendons
- Mechanical loading and adaptation of biological tissue – conditioning, injury potential, effects of aging
- Muscular considerations for movement
- Neurologic considerations for movement
- Anthropometrical assessment and interpretation
- Functional anatomy assessment and interpretation comparing to normative data
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
2, 6 |
Attendance and active participation in laboratory classes to demonstrate competency in practical skills. |
90% attendance at active learning sessions. |
S/U |
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| 2. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Self-directed study of weekly class content. Ongoing weekly formative assessment of theoretical and practical concepts explored throughout the unit. |
Practical skill demonstration and theory tests during semester. |
20-40% |
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| 3. |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Summative assessment of practical skills to demonstrate competency. |
Practical Exam. |
30-50% |
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| 4. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Self-directed study of entire unit content. |
Exam. |
30-50% |
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