PHTY10040 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology

Academic Year 2020/2021

The module allows students to gain an understanding of the structure and function of normal human anatomy while providing a basis for the understanding and analysis of posture and normal human movement. ‘Normal’ variations in anatomy and movement will be considered according to factors of anthropometry such as age, sex, height, and bodyweight. It encourages students to apply their knowledge of anatomy in a practical setting. Topics covered included:
• Universally accepted anatomical terminology and assessment of human movement with reference to such terminology.
• Assessment and analysis of human posture e.g. normal and abnormal postures, postural types.
• Introduction to the assessment and measurement of upper and lower muscle strength e.g. Oxford grading scale.
• Assessment and measurement of upper and lower limb joint range of motion e.g. accurate use of goniometry.
• Introduction to the assessment and measurement of upper and lower limb flexibility.
• Identification and accurate palpation of upper and lower limb osseous, ligamentous, joint, muscular and neural structures.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of the function of human of osseous, ligamentous, joint, muscular and neural structures.
2. Describe human posture and movement with reference to universally accepted anatomical terminology.
3. Assess and analyze human posture and movement through application of knowledge of human anatomy.
4. Demonstrate basic competency in upper and lower limb muscle strength assessment and interpretation.
5. Apply knowledge and understanding of human upper and lower limb joint range motion to allow for accurate assessment and measurement.
6. Demonstrate basic competency in upper and lower limb muscle flexibility assessment and interpretation.
7. Apply knowledge and understanding of human upper and lower limb anatomy to allow for accurate palpation of osseous, ligamentous, joint, muscular and neural structures.

Indicative Module Content:

1. Fundamentals of functional anatomy and the analysis of human posture.
2. Assessment of muscular strength and joint range of motion using goniometry.
3. The functional anatomy of the upper limb, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand.
4. The functional anatomy of the lower limb, including the pelvis, hip, knee, ankle & foot.
5. The functional anatomy of the upper and lower limb nerves, including the brachial and lumbosacral plexuses.
6. The functional anatomy of normal human gait.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Small Group

20
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

110
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is comprised of ten learning units. Each unit consists of a video tutorial, example exam questions, a series of topic-specific notes and a live-lecture where the topic is discussed. The live lecture is followed by a practical session where students have an opportunity to put theory into practice. These small group sessions are facilitated by physiotherapy tutors. Towards the end of the semester, students have an opportunity to practice for their oral examinations and participate in mock orals as part of their learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Clinical Human Anatomy I (ANAT10110)


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Online MCQ Week 10 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30
Examination: Students will be required to demonstrate practical skills during a 5-10 minute oral examination.
*may be conducted remotely		 Coursework (End of Trimester) No Graded No

60
Attendance: Practical group attendance Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Attendance is monitored and students are emailed and are invited to meet the module coordinator if they fail to attend two consecutive practical sessions. MCQ results posted post assessment. All students receive individual feedback from their tutors during practical small group sessions.