Module: Anatomy for Sport Science

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Anatomy for Sport Science
Module Code	SS202 (ITS) / SPO1018 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Siobhan O'Connor
Module Teachers	Anna Donnla O'Hagan, John Corrigan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

• This module aims to introduce the student to the anatomy of the human body. This module will discuss the musculoskeletal system and provide an overview of the major bones, joints, muscles and ligaments of the human body. This module will also provide the student with the ability to utilise anatomical terminology and introduce them to the structure and function of muscles, bones and ligaments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Employ accurate anatomical terminology
2. Detail the joints, ligaments and muscles of the body
3. Identify the surface anatomy of key features of the human body
4. Explain the functional anatomy of the body related to sports science.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	32	Lecture
Independent Study	83	Independent self directed learning
Assignment Completion	10	Completion of video assignment in groups.
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Anatomy terminology and planes of the body
Accurate anatomy terminology and the planes of the body.

The structure and function the systems of the body
The structure and function of the cardiopulmonary system, urinary system, the lymphatic system, the nervous system, the digestive system, endocrine system.

The structure of body tissues
The structure of muscles, bones and ligaments

The foot, ankle, shin and calves
Anatomy of the foot, ankle, and shin including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

The knee and thigh
Anatomy of the knee and thigh including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

The hip and pelvis
Anatomy of the hip and pelvis including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

The spine and core
Anatomy of the spine and core including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

The shoulder
Anatomy of the shoulder girdle including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

The elbow, wrist and hand
Anatomy of the elbow, wrist and hand including bony anatomy, muscles and ligaments.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Questions to assess student's knowledge and comprehension	30%	Week 6
Practical/skills evaluation	Practical exam assessing knowledge of bony landmarks, muscles, joints and functional and sports specific movement.	40%	Week 9
Loop Quiz	Questions to assess student's knowledge and comprehension	30%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Nigel P. Palastanga, Roger Soames, Dot Palastanga: 2008, Anatomy and human movement pocketbook, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, ISBN:978-0-443-06912-3
Tortora, Gerard J; Derrickson, Bryan: 2010, Essentials of anatomy and physiology, Paperback, Book. English. 8th ed. Published Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, c2010, Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 0470418850

Other Resources

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