hbs3npm biomech norm path move
BIOMECHANICS OF NORMAL AND PATHOLOGICAL MOVEMENT
HBS3NPM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the mechanical principles used to describe and quantify human movement. Students will build on their knowledge of neurophysiology gained in first year, as it applies to the control of human movement. Students will explore the mechanics and motor control of human movement with an emphasis on gait in health and disease.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Orr
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HBS2PBM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students enrolled in either the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics or the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master in Podiatric Practice will be given priority in order to meet the requirements of their course. Other students who wish to enrol in this subject must gain permission from the Subject Coordinator.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An Introduction to Biomechanics | Recommended | R.S. Horsfiled, 1982 | SCIENCE PRESS |
| Readings | Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Gait: Normal, Elderly and Pathological | Recommended | D.A. Winter, 1991 | UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO PRESS |
| Readings | Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement | Recommended | D.A. Winter, 2004 | JOHN WILEY & SONS |
| Readings | Human Walking | Recommended | J. Rose & J.G. Gamble, 2006 | LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Readings | Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice | Recommended | A. Shumway-Cook & M. Woollacott, 2010 | LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Readings | Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain | Recommended | M.F. Bear, B.W. Connors & M.A. Paradiso, 2007 | LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNivan Weerakkody
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour end of semester exam during end of year exam period | 50 | |
| one enquiry team report in wk 43 (equiv to 420 words per student) | 10 | |
| three 15-min tests in wks 35, 39 and 43(each test equiv to 250 words) | 15 | |
| two enquiry team reports in wk 35 and 39 (each equiv to 450 words per report per student) | 25 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Orr
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour end of semester exam during end of year exam period | 50 | |
| one enquiry team report in wk 43 (equiv to 420 words per student) | 10 | |
| three 15-min tests in wks 35, 39 and 43(each test equiv to 250 words) | 15 | |
| two enquiry team reports in wk 35 and 39 (each equiv to 450 words per report per student) | 25 |