Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Applied Kinesiology

• Unit Code

  OCT2203

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit involves the study of physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles to understand the musculoskeletal disorders that occur in work, school, home and leisure settings. It examines the application of biomechanical principles to the everyday activities of people who need to adapt to changes in their functional abilities. An evidence-based approach is adopted in the consideration of risk factors and the analysis and management of musculoskeletal disorders.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 6 units from EBH1101, EBH1102, OCT1101, OCT1205, OCT1206, OCT1208

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply commonly used formulae in biomechanics.
2. Apply compensatory interventions that enhance upper limb function.
3. Assess compensatory interventions that enhance upper limb function.
4. Describe biomechanical principles and the study of human movement as they apply to occupational therapy.
5. Design compensatory interventions that enhance upper limb function.
6. Explain basic kinesiology concepts applied to the musculoskeletal regions of the head and torso, the proximal upper extremity, the distal upper extremity, and the lower extremity.
7. Identify normal and pathokinesiology of the distal upper extremity.
8. Perform biomechanical analysis of function.

Unit Content

1. A multidisciplinary basis for the understanding of biomechanics and occupational therapy.
2. Basic biomechanical concepts applied to musculoskeletal regions: head and torso; proximal and distal upper extremity; lower extremity.
3. Concepts of gravity as; a constant force; linear force and motion; rotary force and motion; torque and motion.
4. Examination of the four regions of the upper extremity: shoulder complex; elbow and forearm complex; wrist; hand.
5. Identification of risk factors in musculoskeletal disorders.
6. Introduction to qualitative and quantitative measurement in the analysis of human movement.
7. The analysis and management of musculoskeletal disorders.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, practical laboratory-based learning activities, e-learning, small group activities and discussions to generate ideas and solve problems.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Greene, D., & Roberts, S. (2005). Kinesiology: Movement in the context of activity (2nd ed.). Fort Collins, CO: Mosby.
• Cech, D., & Martin, S. (2012). Functional movement development across the lifespan (3rd ed.). St Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
• Oatis, C. A. (2009). Kinesiology: The mechanics and pathomechanics of human movement (2nd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Hamill, J., & Knutzen, K. (2009). Biomechanical basis of human movement (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Neumann, D. (2010). Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system: Foundations for rehabilitation (2nd ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby.
• Boyt-Schell, B., Gillen, G., & Scaffa, M. (2014). Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (12th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Hall, S. J. (2012). Basic biomechanics (6th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

^ Mandatory reference

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