Module Details

Module Code: ZSCI C1106
Module Title: Anatomy of Human Movement 2
Title: Anatomy of Human Movement 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Jennifer McKittrick
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with an understanding of the functional anatomy of the lower limb and trunk and how it relates to human movement.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify relevant anatomy of the lower limb and trunk
LO2 Describe the relevant anatomy of the lower limb and trunk
LO3 Palpate the relevant anatomical structures of the lower limb and trunk
LO4 Describe how the relevant anatomical structures relate to human movement
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory
The anatomy of the lower limb and trunk will be discussed under the following headings; 1. Osteology 2. Athrology 3. Myology 4. Neurology 5. Angiology.
Practical
Students will learn to identify, describe and palpate relevant anatomical landmarks of the lower limb and trunk. Students will also learn how the relevant anatomical structures affect/influence human movement.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous assessments in MCQ format will be scheduled throughout semester worth a total of 30%
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 practicals worth 20% and 50% respectively, will constitute the 70% practical mark. Students will be required to identify, describe and palpate relevant anatomical landmarks of the lower limb and trunk. Students will describe how human movement is influenced/affected by anatomical structures.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 13.47 202
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Nigel Palastanga,Roger Soames. (2011), Anatomy and Human Movement,Structure and function with PAGEBURST Access,6, Elsevier Health Sciences, p.620, [ISBN: 9780702035531].
  • Richard Drake,A. Wayne Vogl,Adam W. M. Mitchell. (2019), Gray's Anatomy for Students, Elsevier, p.1180, [ISBN: 9780323393041].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Joseph E. Muscolino. (2015), The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching, Mosby, p.544, [ISBN: 9780323221962].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy.
Discussion Note: