Courses & Units
Functional and Surface Anatomy CXA232
Introduction
This unit provides an introduction to analysis of human movement. The focus is on functional musculoskeletal anatomy and the physical laws that control motion. The unit focuses both on the application of kinesiology to physical activities of daily living and exercise. It is a prerequisite for CXA203 Biomechanics
Summary
| Unit name | Functional and Surface Anatomy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA232 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Mr Matthew Schmidt |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe and analyse human movement using a range of models
- Identify, joints, ligaments and muscles (with their neural supply) and describe how they contribution to movement, stability and posture and gait
- Describe the basic mechanical principles that underpin human motor skills and posture
- Demonstrate developing communication skills through individual contribution to management and evaluation of group processes
Fee Information
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CZZ101 or CXA172Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Practical – 2 hours (weekly), Independent Learning - 4 hours (weekly), Individual Study - 4 hours (weekly) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quizzes (15%)|Practical test (25%)|Comparative analysis of a complex motor task (30%)|Examination (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
“Manual of Structural Kinesiology” 20th edition, R.T.Floyd. McGraw Hill |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Benke, R. S., 2001. Kinetic Anatomy, Human Kinetics, Champaign Il. Greene D.P. and Roberts S.L., 1999. Kinesiology: Movement in the Context of Activity, Mosby, St Louis MO. Carr, G., 2004. Sport Mechanics for Coaches 2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, Champaign II Knudson, D. V. and Morrison, C. S., 2002. Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement 2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, Champaign Il. Cutnell, J. D. and Johnson K. W., 2004. Physics 6th Edition, Wiley. Trefil, J. and Hazen, R.M., 2004. Physics Matters: An Introduction to Conceptual Physics, Wiley. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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