Applied Anatomy and Neurosciences unit (CXA307)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit extends knowledge related to musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, and neuroscience. You will apply bioscientific understandings, neuroanatomy and motor development to pathological and clinical conditions to examine the use of pain science and movement analysis in exercise science. You will situate bioscientific learnings with the broader concern for promoting health, preventing injury and improving people’s quality of life.   

Summary

Unit name	Applied Anatomy and Neurosciences
Unit code	CXA307
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Associate Professor Deborah Pascoe
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the relationship between musculoskeletal structure, neurological system structures and functional movement under normal and pathological conditions.
• Apply knowledge of the integration between the musculoskeletal and neurological systems and how this influences movement and function.
• Describe the effect of pathological neurological conditions on quality of movement and functional ability.
• Demonstrate highly developed verbal and written communication skills through participation in tutorial workshops and submission of written assignments.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
010999	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA203

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2-hrs per week independent learning (13 weeks) 2-hr workshop (9 times) 2-hr tutorial (3 times).
Assessment	Oral Presentation (10%)|Case Study (20%)|Three Quizzes (30%)|Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Recommended

Crossman A.R. and Neary, D., 2016. Neuroanatomy, 6th Edition, Churchill Livingstone, London, UK. Available as e book  (5th edition 2014 on Reserve in Library) Muscolino, J.E., 2006. Kinesiology, the Skeletal System and Muscle Function, Mosby, St Louis MO. (Reserve in Library) Doidge, Norman, The Brain that Changes Itself : Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science (available for loan as e-book from utas library) Young, P.A., Young, P.H. and Tolbert, D.L. 2008. Basic Clinical Neuroscience, 2nd Edition, Lippinkott, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MA. (Reserve in Library) E – (electronic) resources Anatomy and Physiology revealed, McGraw Hill

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