CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS OF MOVEMENT
SPE1CBM
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 explore the mechanics of human movement with an emphasis on gait in health and disease.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBenjamin Mentiplay
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of HHPRO, HHP, HHPB or require the Subject Coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsEXS3AEB OR SPE3MIP OR EXS2ESB OR SPE2BMA OR HBS2PBM OR HBS3NPM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents admitted in the Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Hons) HHPRO and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) HHP, HHPB will be given priority 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
The Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Biomechanics
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorJ. Richards
Year2018
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PublisherELSEVIER
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Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorD.A. Winter
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherJOHN WILEY & SONS
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Whittle's Gait Analysis
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorD. Levine, J. Richards & M.W.Whittle
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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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
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcos De Noronha
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two hour written exam (2,000 words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Enquiry team report (750 words equiv per student)Students work in groups of 3 approx. 750words per student (2,250 words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
3 x 20 minute formative tests (1,000-words equiv)Each quiz is completed online, with questions related to the lecture content | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBenjamin Mentiplay
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two hour written exam (2,000 words equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Enquiry team report (750 words equiv per student)Students work in groups of 3 approx. 750words per student (2,250 words in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
3 x 20 minute formative tests (1,000-words equiv)Each quiz is completed online, with questions related to the lecture content | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |