BIOMECHANICS OF NORMAL AND PATHOLOGICAL MOVEMENT
HBS3NPM
2021
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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaren Mickle
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesHBS1HBB AND HBS1HBA
Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZHPOD, HZHPDB, HZHPDM, HZHPDS, HZHPDW, HZLLPP, HZHPO, HZPOTC or received Subject coordinators approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsEXS2ESB OR EXS3AEB OR HBS3AUN OR HBS2PBM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents 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.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Human Walking
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorJ. Rose & J.G. Gamble
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS
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An Introduction to Biomechanics
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorR.S. Horsfiled
Year1982
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSCIENCE PRESS
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Gait: Normal, Elderly and Pathological
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorD.A. Winter
Year1991
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherUNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO PRESS
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Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorM.F. Bear, B.W. Connors & M.A. Paradiso
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS
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Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorD.A. Winter
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherJOHN WILEY & SONS
ISBNN/A
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Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorA. Shumway-Cook & M. Woollacott
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren Mickle
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Two 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exam (2,000-words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Enquiry team reports (960-words) | Report | Group | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Formative tests (750-words) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |