Faculty of Business: Leisure, Sport and Tourism
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level: Undergraduate

Result Type: Grade and marks

Handbook description

This subject incorporates a detailed examination of the structure and function of bones, joints, muscles and nerves with emphasis on the identification of anatomical structures and their relevance to human motion. It forms the basis for subsequent study of the physiological and kinesiological aspects of human movement.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. Explain the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system, particularly under movement conditions.
2. Conduct kinesiological analyses of human motion.

Contribution to graduate profile

This subject is in the core of the BA Human Movement Studies and the BA Sport and Exercise Management programs and provides students with conceptual knowledge and skills related to the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system. The subject forms the basis for more applied study in human movement science.

Teaching and learning strategies

Teaching and learning strategies include formal lectures, tutorials and laboratories. Content for this subject will be supported by UTSOnline.

Content

• Basic terms of reference and direction
• Composition and structure of bones
• Muscle characteristics
• Identification of major muscles, origins, insertions and actions
• Anatomical fundamentals of human motion
• The neuromuscular basis of movement
• Movement analysis

Assessment

Mid Semester Examination (Individual)	30%
This addresses objective 1.
Practical Test (Group/Individual)	30%
This addresses objectives 1-2.
Final Exam (Individual)	40%
This addresses objectives 1-2.

Theoretical and practical examinations will be conducted under University examination conditions, and hence thoroughly address concerns regarding secure assessment.

Recommended text(s)

Marieb, E.N. (2003). Human Anatomy and Physiology, 5th edition. California: Benjamin / Cummings.

Indicative references

Batman, P. & Van Capelle, M. (1996). Exercise Analysis Made Simple. A Step by Step Approach, 4th edition. Sydney: Fit4U Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Publications.

Bloomfield, J., Ackland, T. & Elliott, B. (1994). Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport. Melbourne: Blackwell Scientific Publications.

Delavier, F. (2002). Strength Training Anatomy. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Gray, H. (1989). Gray's Anatomy, 37th edition. Williams, P.L., Warwick, P., Dyson, M. & Bannister, L.H. (Eds.). New York: Churchill Livingstone.

Seeley, R.R.., Stephens, T.D. & Tate, P.T. (1999). Anatomy and Physiology. Missouri: Mosby College Publications.