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BIOS4188: Clinically Oriented Anatomy in Exercise

Semester 2a, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study extends student undergraduate knowledge of functional musculoskeletal anatomy by applying functional anatomy principles to the prescription and analysis of exercise. It integrates principles of anatomical analysis of exercise with pathoanatomy, biomechanics, and research findings to address clinical musculoskeletal conditions. This unit will emphasise anatomical and clinical reasoning, and application of research findings in human movement analysis and exercise prescription.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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BIOS1168 and BIOS1169 and PHTY3081 and PHTY4221
Corequisites
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PHTY4225
Prohibitions
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BIOS3065
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Joanna Diong, joanna.diong@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 16 August 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Tutorial quiz Online Quiz
MCQ
20% Week 02 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Assignment Mid-Unit Paper Exam
Written case based assignment and video
35% Week 05
Due date: 28 Aug 2024 at 17:00
3 pages, 3-5 videos
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Supervised test
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Final Exam
Short Answer Questions
45% Week 08
Due date: 16 Sep 2024 at 11:00
1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Assessment summary

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 sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Pre-semester Anatomy revision: Upper and lower limb Independent study (2 hr) LO1
Week 01 Introduction to Unit, Anatomical analysis of exercise Functional roles of muscles Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Translating principles to practice: Worked clinical example 1 Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Principles of exercise and application: Shoulder 1 Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 02 Functional specificity of rotator cuff 1 Functional specificity of rotator cuff 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Principles of exercise and application: Shoulder 2 Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Upper limb: Anatomy cadaver lab Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Clinical example: Exercise prescription for SLAP lesion Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 03 Functional specificity of axioscapular muscles Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Principles of exercise and application: Axioscapular Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Clinical example: Exercise prescription for RC, axioscapular Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Functional anatomy of shoulder and elbow in throwing Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Principles of exercise and application: Elbow Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Clinical example: Exercise prescription for lateral epicondylitis Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 Functional anatomy of lower limb Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Principles of exercise and application: Lower limb Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Clinical example: Exercise prescription for lower limb Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Lower limb: Anatomy cadaver lab Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 06 Functional anatomy of trunk and core stability Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Principles of exercise and application: Lower limb Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Clinical example: Exercise prescription for trunk Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 07 Revision: Worked clinical example 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Principles of exercise and application: Trunk 1 Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Principles of exercise and application: Trunk 2 Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

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. Exemplify a deep and comprehensive understanding of functional musculoskeletal anatomy and its relation to human movement
  • LO2. Apply functional musculoskeletal anatomical principles to identify muscle recruitment patterns during movement and exercise
  • LO3. Apply functional musculoskeletal anatomical principles to evaluate exercises designed to strengthen specific muscle groups, lengthen specific muscle groups and improve muscle coordination and dynamic joint stability
  • LO4. Design functionally specific exercise programs for different clinical groups across the lifespan, considering the importance of those exercises and the risks to safety
  • LO5. Assess the evidence to prescribe exercise (and dose) to target motor control, strengthening, endurance, hypertrophy, power, balance and proprioception.
  • LO6. Respond creatively to challenges encountered during exercise prescription
  • LO7. Communicate clearly and effectively with specialist and lay audiences

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

Based on student feedback, new curriculum has been developed to incorporate anatomy cadaver lab classes, worked clinical examples shown at the start of unit and at final revision, and better integration between fundamental and clinical/applied content that is co-taught between academic staff from the School of Medical Sciences and School of Health Sciences.

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