Subject description

This subject aims to extend the student's knowledge of human anatomy, biomechanics and human neuromechanics so they can apply this knowledge in learning how to quantitatively assess and interpret human movement. Emphasis within the subject will be directed towards expanding the required knowledge and skills to be able to measure, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

MEDI223 - Clinical Biomechanics

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators

Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hr lecture and 1 hr tutorial per week, plus 2 hr practical over 8 weeks of session

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Understand the basic mechanical concepts that are applicable to human motion and how different loading modes affect human tissues;
2.
Display competence in using selected quantitative tools to assess normal and pathological human motion;
3.
Explain how to process raw data characterising normal and pathological human motion;
4.
Describe and explain appropriate methods to analysing human motion in different clinical cohorts;
5.
Display skills in interpreting biomechanical data characterising human motion in different clinical cohorts.

Assessment details

Mid-session exam
Individual Presentation
Final exam

Work integrated learning

Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.

Textbook information

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Contact details

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