Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement A (6 points)
(EDU)
Leader: Dr J O'Connor
Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: - identify major anatomical structures involved in the production of coordinated movement; - discuss skeletal, neural and muscular structures and their relationship with movement and injury; - examine planes of movement, joint movements and types of muscular contractions and explain their relationship to movement; - explain physiological processes such as bone growth and development, muscular contraction, muscular adaptation, nervous system control and regulation and their relationship to movement; - apply knowledge of functional anatomy to a range of exercise and sport related movements and integrate biomechanical concepts such as leverage, force, optimal positioning; - answer questions related to biomechanical principles and their application to human movement; and - apply biomechanical principles to sporting and outdoor recreation movements.
Assessment: Assignment (1300 word equivalent): 30% + Mid semester test (700 word equivalent): 20% + End of semester exam: (2000 word equivalent): 50% + 80% attendance of practical classes
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
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