ST4009 - Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (2024/25)
Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25 | ||||||||||||||||
Module title | Human Anatomy and Biomechanics | ||||||||||||||||
Module level | Certificate (04) | ||||||||||||||||
Credit rating for module | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
School | School of Human Sciences | ||||||||||||||||
Total study hours | 300 | ||||||||||||||||
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Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) | No instances running in the year |
Module summary
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.
Syllabus
Musculoskeletal anatomy
• Musculoskeletal anatomy including names, locations and classifications of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments LO1
Biomechanics
• Axes, planes
• Levers
• Osteokinematics
• Arthrokinematics
• Flexibility and goniometry
• Basic movement description
• Body composition and somatotyping
• Anthropometry and kinanthropometry
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Scheduled teaching hr – 88hr (29%)
Self-managed and directed learning – 212hr (71%)
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.
Learning outcomes
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, and body composition..
3. Interpret simple practical anthropometric measurements carried out in the lab and provide coherent written reports.
Bibliography
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)