VET30370 Locomotion and exercise

Academic Year 2020/2021

This integrated module relates to aspects of animal locomotion and will include topographical anatomy of the limbs of domestic animals, skeletal muscle contractility, central control of movement and neuromuscular pharmacology, exercise physiology, introduction to functional genomics, introduction to gait analysis, equine farriery and conformation and lameness in domestic animals. The equine hoof and limb will be utilised as primary examples, but other domestic animal species will also be studied. A group research project involving review of scientific literature around a topic in althletic performance of animals including provision of a powerpoint presentation and written report is also part of this module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Describe the topographical, comparative and functional anatomy of the fore- and hindlimbs in the major domestic animal species, including the anatomical components important for locomotion as well as the various differences among domestic animal species that contribute towards athletic capability. Describe the functional aberrations and deficits, both in soft and hard tissues, giving rise to the more frequent instances of lameness in domestic animals. Explain the roles that the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems play in supporting locomotion and exercise in sporting animals as well as the response of these systems to training. Describe the pharmacological techniques used to reduce muscle movement, diagnose muscular disease and to assess lameness. Explain the role of functional genomics in assessing responses to exercise as well as assessing performance potential. Describe how limb and hoof conformation in domestic animal species influences gait and how farriery techniques are used to protect the equine hoof and modify faulty gait.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Tutorial

12
Practical

50
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

25
Total

107
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, on-line/web-based material, case-based, group work, practicals, peer-assessment. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Students attending this module must have a strong foundation in biological sciences


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
VET30330 - Cells, Tissues, Organs & Dev, VET30420 - Cardio & resp systems

Incompatibles:
VET20090 - Locomotion

Additional Information:
Students require these modules or must demonstrate equivalent prior learning.


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Practical Examination: Practical Exam- Online MCQ End of trimester MCQ n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

25
Project: Group research project Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

20
Assignment: PhysioEx Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

5
Examination: Online exam consisting of essay questions 2 hour End of Trimester Exam Yes Graded No

50

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
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
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Name Role
Dr Sinead Devine Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Nicola Fletcher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Maria Gomez Sanchez Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Emmeline Hill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Clodagh Kearney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr David Kilroy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Arun Kumar Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Antonella Puggioni Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sinead Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Jane Brennan Tutor
Ms Margot Labberté Tutor
Ms Catherine McCarney Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor