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BIOS3065: Anatomical Analysis of Exercise

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study will extend the student's knowledge of functional musculoskeletal anatomy by applying functional anatomy principles to the analysis of exercises. Relevant research and advanced knowledge of functional musculoskeletal anatomical concepts will be used to explore exercises designed to: strengthen and lengthen specific muscles; improve muscle coordination; develop dynamic stability; and prevent the development of muscle imbalances that may contribute to musculoskeletal injury. The application of musculoskeletal anatomy principles to increase exercise difficulty and variety will also be explored. This unit will include two laboratory classes in which human cadavers will be available for study; attendance at such classes is strongly encouraged.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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BIOS1168 and BIOS1169
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Darren Reed, darren.reed@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Joanna Diong, joanna.diong@sydney.edu.au
Sally Farrington, sally.farrington@sydney.edu.au
Richard Chi, gchi0318@uni.sydney.edu.au
Declan Price, declan.price@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam End semester exam
Short answer questions
35% Formal exam period 1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Online task Online quiz
Short answer questions
10% Week 03 n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Tutorial quiz Upper limb online canvas quiz
MCQ
10% Week 06 15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO8
In-semester test (Record+) Type B in-semester exam semester quiz
Short answer questions
35% Week 07
Due date: 23 Sep 2021 at 08:00
1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Tutorial quiz Lower limb and trunk online canvas quiz
MCQ
10% Week 13 15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO8
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?
Type B in-semester exam = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Online quiz: This quiz will consist of 20 questions, and multiple attempts are allowed. The student will be allocated 10% when = 18/20 correct responses are achieved in a single attempt.
  • Upper limb quiz: This quiz will consist of 10 multiple choice questions, for each question choose the best response from 4 alternatives.
  • Lower limb and trunk quiz: This quiz will consist of 10 multiple choice questions, for each question choose the best response from 4 alternatives.
  • Mid semester exam: This exam will be focused on upper limb material, it is a short answer exam, and some questions will be accompanied by videos.
  • End semester exam: This exam will be focused on lower limb and trunk material, it is a short answer exam, and some questions will be accompanied by videos.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Functional role of muscles Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Shoulder anatomy revision Independent study (2 hr) LO1
Week 02 Functional specificity of RC muscles 1 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Shoulder exercise prescription 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO7 LO8
Week 03 Functional specificity of RC muscles 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Shoulder exercise prescription 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO7 LO8
Week 04 Elbow anatomy revision Independent study (1 hr) LO1
Functional specificity of axioscapular muscles Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Shoulder exercise prescription 3 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO7 LO8
Week 05 Functional roles of muscles: speed, load, throwing Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Shoulder exercise prescription 4 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 06 Upper limb exercise prescription/revision Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 08 Lower limb anatomy revision Independent study (2 hr) LO1
Functional anatomy of the lower limb Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Lower limb exercise prescription 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 09 Lower limb exercise prescription 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 10 Lower limb exercise prescription 3 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 11 Functional anatomy of the trunk Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Trunk anatomy revision Independent study (2 hr) LO1
Trunk exercise prescription Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 12 Core stability 1 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Core stability exercise prescription Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 13 Revision Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Possess a deep & comprehensive understanding of functional musculoskeletal anatomy & its relation to body movement
  • LO2. Implement knowledge of functional musculoskeletal anatomical principles to identify muscle recruitment patterns during movement/exercise scenarios
  • LO3. Apply functional musculoskeletal anatomical principles & relevant research to evaluate exercises designed to strengthen specific muscle groups, lengthen specific muscle groups & improve muscle co-ordination & dynamic joint stability
  • LO4. Design functionally specific exercise programs for various client groups
  • LO5. Appreciate the importance & assess the safety risk of exercise programs for various client groups
  • LO6. Respond creatively to challenges encountered during exercise prescription
  • LO7. Communicate clearly & effectively with specialist & lay audiences
  • LO8. Work autonomously & independently & assume responsibility for their learning

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

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