27180 Functional Kinesiology

Subject level: Undergraduate

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 Bachelor of Human Movement and the BM Sport and Exercise 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
• Structure and function of joints
• Muscle characteristics
• Identification of major muscles, origins, insertions and actions
• Anatomical fundamentals of human motion
• The neuromuscular basis of movement
• Movement analysis

Assessment

Assessment item 1: Mid Semester Examination (Individual)

Assessment item 2: Practical Test (Group/Individual)

Assessment item 3: Final Exam (Individual)

Required text(s)

Marieb, E (2007) Human Anatomy and Physiology, (7th edn), Benjamin/Cummings, Menlo Park

Indicative references

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

Marieb, E (2006) Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Workbook (8th edn), Benjamin/Cummings, Menlo Park.

Martini, FH (2006) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (7th edn), Benjamin/Cummings, Menlo Park.

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

Delavier, F (2002) Women's Strength Training Anatomy, Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.