hbs3npm biomech of normal and pathological move
BIOMECHANICS OF NORMAL AND PATHOLOGICAL MOVEMENT
HBS3NPM
2019
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.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBenjamin Mentiplay
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDM,HZHPDS,HZHPDW - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice, or HZLLPP - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice, or HZHPO - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics, or HZPOTC - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics and must have passed HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB or require Coordinators approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HBS2PBM, EXS2ESB, EXS3AEB and HBS3AUN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students admitted in either the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics, Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics or the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master in Podiatric Practice, Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of 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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the loads on muscles and joints associated with the maintenance of a working posture.
- Activities:
- Lectures, enquiry workshops and quantitative/qualitative tutorial exercises.
02. Describe the neurophysiology and biomechanics involved in the maintenance of upright posture
- Activities:
- Lectures and quantitative/qualitative tutorial exercises.
03. Analyse a pathological gait pattern in terms of the major biomechanical problems and neurological deficits.
- Activities:
- Lectures, enquiry workshops and quantitative/qualitative tutorial exercises.
04. List and describe factors which contribute to energy efficiency in normal and pathological human movement.
- Activities:
- Lectures and quantitative/qualitative tutorial exercises.
05. Perform measurements to quantify and analyse human movement.
- Activities:
- Enquiry workshops.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBenjamin Mentiplay
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 online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (2,000-words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Enquiry team reports (960-words) | 35 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Formative tests (750-words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |