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Unit Overview

Description

This unit covers the following areas of study: (1) human movement—introduction to the anatomical basis of human movement via a series of lectures concurrently demonstrated by laboratory and field experiences; and (2) musculoskeletal anatomy—the principles of gross functional anatomy with special reference to the locomotor system.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 1AlbanyFace to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) describe the structure and understand the function of the human skeletal and muscular systems; (2) understand and recall the biomechanical responses of bone, tendon and ligament tissue to loading and immobilisation; (3) locate, name and describe the function of major bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and peripheral nerves in the human body; and (4) devise safe and appropriate stretching and strengthening exercises for each major muscle group.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) anatomy theory examination; (2) a laboratory examination; and (3) a practical assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Grant Landers and Dr Nat Benjanuvatra
Unit rules
Approved quota: 400—students enrolled in the Sport Science major and the Exercise and Health major to be admitted first
Contact hours
lectures: 2 hours per week (average)
labs: 3 hours per week (average)
Note
Examining preserved human material is an integral and compulsory part of the practical work in this unit. An anatomy licence must be obtained via the unit coordinator if students are not studying ANHB1101 Human Biology I: Becoming Human concurrently. In addition, students require a white laboratory coat.
Texts

Ackland, T. et al. Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport, 2nd edn: Human Kinetics 2009
Ackland, T. SSEH1101 Gross Anatomy Laboratory Manual
Saladin, K. S. Anatomy and Physiology, 7th edn: McGraw-Hill 2015

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