module specification

The aims of this module are aligned with the qualification descriptors within the Quality Assurance Agency’s Framework for Higher Educations Qualifications. This module aims to provide an introduction to human anatomy and biomechanics. The module has a bias towards the specific interests of those studying for sports-related degrees.  Thus, the principal focus in anatomy is the musculoskeletal system, together with movement analysis and the isolation of specific muscle groups.  In biomechanics, the focus is on the basic anthropometry and kinematics of the human body.

Musculoskeletal anatomy
• Musculoskeletal anatomy including names, locations and classifications of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments LO1
Biomechanics
• Axes, planes
• Levers
• Osteokinematics
• Arthrokinematics
• Goniometry
• Basic movement description
• Body composition and somatotyping
• Anthropometry and kinanthropometry LO2,LO3

Scheduled teaching hr – 80hr (27%)
Self-managed and directed learning – 220hr (73%)
The first semester is devoted to a practical appreciation of human anatomy and underpinning biomechanics to be able to describe fundamental human movement.  The material is delivered by a combination of lecture, practical and hands-on sessions. Worksheets will be used each week to guide independent study. The second semester will provide a more in-depth analysis of a key biomechanics technique, including data collection, analysis and report writing.

Guided independent study is supported by material on Weblearn.  Anatomy teaching benefits from availability of specialised software. Students are encouraged to reflect on their learning throughout the module and particularly in periodic independent-study weeks.

Students’ study responsibilities are articulated in the Student Charter which is available via the Faculty Web site.

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Recall a knowledge of the gross anatomy of the human skeletal and muscular systems and be able to identify and label key anatomical features using appropriate anatomical terminology.
2. Recall and describe basic biomechanics of the human body, including osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, tissue mecahnics, and body composition.
3. Interpret simple practical anthropometric measurements carried out in the lab and provide coherent written reports.

Achievement of the learning outcomes is assessed through a combination of coursework (50%) and examination (50%). Summative coursework will consist of one practical written report (1500 words, Learning Outcomes 2 and 3) arising from the experimental biomechanics work carried out in the laboratory; Two written unseen anatomy examinations will also be set, one for lower limb and the other for upper limb (30 minutes each, Learning Outcomes 1 and 2). Both of these exams will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions. An aggregate mark of 40% or more is required to pass this module. Formative assessment opportunities are provided on-line.

Anatomy
Stone, R.J. and Stone, J.A. (2011) Atlas of Skeletal Muscles (7th Ed), McGraw-Hill Higher Education. (ISBN 978-0073378169)
Drake, R. L. Vogl, W. & Mitchell, A. W. M. (2014) Gray’s Anatomy for Students (3rd Ed.) Churchill Livingstone. (ISBN 978-0702051319)
Palastanga, N. and Soames, R.W. (2012) Anatomy & Human Movement: Structure & Function (6th Ed.) Churchill Livingstone. (ISBN 978-0702035531)

Biel, A. (2014) Trail Guide to the Body (5th Ed.) Books of Discovery (ISBN 978- 0982978658)
Field, D. and Owen, J. (2013) Field’s Anatomy: Palpation and Surface Markings (5th Ed.) Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier. (ISBN 978- 0702043550)
Biomechanics
Ackland, T.R., Elliott, B.C. & Bloomfield, J. (2003) Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport (2nd Ed). Human Kinetics. (ISBM 978-0-7360-6338-8)                                                          

Bartlett, R. (2014) Introduction to sports biomechanics (3rd Ed). Routledge. (ISBN 978- 0415632430)
Hamill, J. and Knutzen, K. M. (2015). Biomechanical basis of human movement (4th Ed). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health. (ISBN 978- 1451194043)
Blazewich, A.J. (2017). Sports Biomechanics: The Basics: Optimising Human Performance (3rd Ed). A & C Black. (ISBN 978- 1472917249)
Grimshaw, P. and Burden, A. (2006).  BIOS Instant Notes in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics. Taylor & Francis. (ISBN 978-1859962848)
Kerr, A. (2010). Introductory Biomechanics. Churchill Livingstone. (ISBN 978-0443069444)
Payton, C.J. and Burden, A. (2017). Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide (2nd Ed). Routledge. (ISBN 978- 1136214462)