PHYSIOTH 1002 - Clinical Biomechanics of Human Movement

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021

In this course students will be introduced to the mechanical principles used to describe and quantify human movement. Students will explore the mechanics of human movement with an emphasis on gait in health and disease.

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Course Details

Course Code	PHYSIOTH 1002
Course	Clinical Biomechanics of Human Movement
Coordinating Unit	Physiotherapy
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 5 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Corequisites	PHYSIOTH 1001
Restrictions	Restricted to Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) students only
Assessment	Final examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Rutger de Zoete

Course Coordinator: Dr Rutger de Zoete
Phone: +61 8 8313 3034
Email: rutger.dezoete@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Tutor: Deb Wadham
Phone: +61 8 8313 3647
Email: deb.wadham@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Tutor: Leigh Rushworth
Phone: +61 8 8313 3690
Email: leigh.rushworth@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Timetable information can be found in the MyUni website for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Describe basic concepts related to the biomechanical analysis of movement.
2	Apply biomechanical principles to describe the internal and external forces associated with human movement.
3	Identify and describe the biomechanical factors that contribute to efficient human movement.
4	Analyse and describe normal gait patterns using appropriate terminology.
5	Identify gait changes associated with pathology.
6	Perform basic clinical measurements to quantify and analyse human movement.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1, 2, 3, 4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	-
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	-
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	-

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Richards, J., Levine, D., & Whittle, M. (Eds). (2012) Whittle’s Gait Analysis, Churchill Livingstone

Online Learning

All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The approach to learning and teaching involves students’ progression through 12 weeks of dedicated coursework. Students will explore the domains of spatiotemporal measures and kinematics of gait, linear and angular kinetics, exercise prescription, balance, gait disorders, and work, energy, and power. Each week will be comprised of a lecture, tutorial, workshop, and online activities. Based on the learning activities of the workshop sessions in week 4-7, students complete a group assignment.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Lectures: 12 x 1 hour = 12 hours
Workshops: 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
Tutorials: 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
Examination: 1 x 2 hours = 2 hours
Preparation for Practical and Tutorial Sessions: 1 hour per session = 24 hours
Preparation for Assessment Tasks = 35 hours
Weekly reading: 1 hour per week = 12 hours
Online modules: 1 hour per week = 12 hours
TOTAL = 145 hours

Learning Activities Summary

The following content will be covered within this course:

• Basic anatomy principles

• Spatiotemporal measures of gait

• Kinematic quantities

• Anthropometry

• Kinematics of gait

• Linear kinetics

• Angular kinetics

• Kinetics of gait

• Muscle activities

• Exercise prescription

• Work, energy, and power

• Gait disorders

• Balance

• Range of motion

• Muscle length

• Muscle strength

Small Group Discovery Experience

Whilst no offical SGDE will be offered in this course, there will be numerous opportunities throughout the semester to work in groups with other students.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

The assessment for Clinical Biomechanics of Human Movement consists of:

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Examination	Summative	40%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Assignment	Summative	20%	1, 2, 3, 4
Continuous Assessment	Formative & Summative	40%	4, 5, 6

Detailed information, including due dates, can be found in the MyUni wesbite for this course.

Assessment Detail

Examination (40%) – The examination consists of two parts:

1. Students will complete an end-of-semester written examination (20%) covering spatiotemporal measures and kinematics of gait, linear and angular kinetics, exercise prescription, balance, gait disorders, and work, energy, and power.

2. Students will complete an end-of-semester practical examination (20%) covering clinical measurements to analyse human movement, including the assessment of range of motion, muscle length, and muscle strength. Students will work with a simulated patient.

Assignment (20%) - Students will complete a group assignment related to the learning activities of the workshop sessions in weeks 4-7. The assignment involves observational, spatiotemporal, and kinematic analysis of a healthy gait.

Continuous Assessment (40%) - Continuous assessment tasks will occur frequently throughout scheduled course time and will not require additional preparation time beyond normal expectations. The continuous assessment consists of two parts:

1. Three online quizzes (10% each) (summative assessment, not moderated)

2. A written descriptive pathological gait analysis report (10%, summative, moderated)

Submission

Detailed information on assessment task submission can be found in the MyUni website for this course.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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