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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2003 - 2004
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Module Title |
Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 1
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Module Code |
SS202
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Kieran Moran | Office Number | XG05 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To develop the students' knowledge of the anatomy and functioning of the musculo-skeletal system and apply this knowledge to gain an understanding of the causes of musculo-skeletal pathologies.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students will be able to:
7 Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the anatomy of the musculo-skeletal system
7 Demonstrate an understanding of factors that stress and strain the musculo-skeletal system.
7 Demonstrate a knowledge of a number of musculo-skeletal pathologies
7 Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and prevention of selected musculo-skeletal pathologies.
7 Perform a basic functional assessment
7 Perform basic strapping
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
12
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· Attachment sites of the body's main muscles
· Mechanical functioning of the joints
· Movement of the skeletal system caused by the body's muscles
· Mechanics of biological materials
· Pathologies of the back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and foot
· Assessing functional capacity
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 50% | Examination Weight | 50% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Tortora, G. (2000) Principles of anatomy and physiology
Supplementary:
Tortora, G. (2000) Principles of anatomy and physiology
McGinnis (1999) Biomechanics of sport and exercise. Human Kinetics
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
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