Structural Kinesiology

    Unit code: AHE1101 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit includes the identification of the major structures of the skeletal, muscular, joints, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and the examination of their respective functions; developing the student's ability to link function to structure. In addition, kinesiological concepts that assist in the determination of joint actions of muscles are covered. The unit will be studied with a regional anatomy orientation.

    Learning Outcomes

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

    1. Locate and articulate (on plastic models and diagrams or images) the major structures of the skeletal, muscular, joint, nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular systems;
    2. Explain the functions of the major structures of the skeletal, muscular, joint, nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular systems;
    3. Analyse the links between body/anatomical structure and function; and
    4. Adapt kinesiological concepts to explain muscle actions based on position and orientation of muscle.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Short online tests on skeletal system, muscles, joints, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems - 3 progressive assessments
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 55%
    Solo presentation and summary report on a specific joint and injury or condition affecting that joint - 3 progressive assessments
    Assessment type: Exercise
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Final practical exercise to identify structures and explain functions of the various systems of the body

    Required reading

    Human anatomy,
    Marieb et al 2017,| Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
    ABHE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
    ABHD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Fitness
    SBFI | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
    SBPH | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Sport Science
    SBSA | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
    SBHP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
    Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management
    SBHS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
    Undergraduate Certificate in Sport Science
    SUSA | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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