MUSCULOSKELETAL MECHANICS AND INJURY PREVENTION

SPE3MIP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will integrate applied knowledge and practical skills, using an evidence-based approach, in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injury. You will be introduced to advanced theoretical understanding of the structure, function, response and adaptation of the neuro-musculoskeletal system to loading and injury. Advanced biomechanical concepts will further demonstrate the complex mechanics of human movement. In practical classes, you will apply theoretical knowledge, develop practical skills and use technology to evaluate biomechanical function and mechanical proficiency. You will apply practical skills within the scope of an Exercise Scientist to assist in the assessment of human movement, injury risk, and readiness for return-to-sport.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Karen Mickle

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HBSES; AND must have passed SPE2BMA All other students require subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Clinical Sports Medicine

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Brukner and Kahn

Year: 2011

Edition/Volume: Fourth edition

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Australia

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Whittles gait analysis

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Levine, Richards, & Whittle

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: Fifth Edition

Publisher: Elsevier

ISBN: N/A

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Biomechanical Evaluation of Movement in Sport and Exercise

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Payton & Burden

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: Second Edition

Publisher: Routledge

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Interpret the effects of exercise, immobilisation, aging and injury on the neuro-musculoskeletal system of the human body.
02. Analyse advanced methods for the collection of biomechanical data accurately and safely.
03. Analyse normal gait patterns using appropriate terminology, and recognise the changes associated with injury, disability and disease.
04. Evaluate the intrinsic and extrinsic factors associated with injury, disability and disease.
05. Evaluate the role of exercise scientists in the in the assessment of human movement, injury risk, and readiness for return-to-sport plans.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karen Mickle

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two 30 minute online tests (1,000 words equivalent)Two 30 min online short answers tests.

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO3

One individual Laboratory report (equivalent to 1000 words per student)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

One group oral presentation (10 minutes per student = 1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO4, SILO5

One 750 word individual written report

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1, SILO4, SILO5